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Elementary School Special Education Teacher
Job ID:  2009-1108 Type:  Regular Full-Time
Location:  US-NJ-Newark Experience (Years):  ..

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Overview:

 

TEAM Schools Background

The mission of TEAM Schools is to create a network of schools in Newark, New Jersey, that instill in their students the desire and the ability to succeed in college, in order to change the world. Our schools are part of the national network of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program). Since 2002, TEAM Schools has developed two middle schools, one high school, and one brand new elementary school, serving over 750 students.  TEAM students spend 70% more time in the classroom than students in traditional Newark public schools with longer days, Saturday school and summer school. TEAM students are held to the highest codes of conduct and work together as a team and family.  For more information, check out our website at www.teamschools.org and our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newark-NJ/TEAM-Schools-A-Network-of-KIPP-Schools/11676778731

 

 



Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide supports within the classroom
  • Work with general ed teachers to modify the curriculum
  • Work with grade level team to create an inclusive student culture
  • Communicate with parents
  • Write and track students' IEP goals and PLAAFPs
  • Collaborate with the social worker on students' transition plans
  • Believe deeply in TEAM's mission and values, subscribe to KIPP's Five Pillars, and love working with children
  • Hold high expectations for each student and work relentlessly to foster student achievement
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to support students with special needs in the general education classroom through a variety of methods, including: co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, teacher professional development, etc.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of special education law, the Response to Intervention model, and IEP management
  • Maintain compliance with any and all school, local, state, and federal legislation regarding students with special needs
  • Develop an effective referral and Child Study Team process for students considered at risk who have not been designated as having a disability
  • Collaborate with special education teachers at TEAM's existing schools to streamline processes and service provision
  • Communicate effectively with families, service providers, psychologists, school leader, and general education teachers to support the needs of students with special needs
  • Set clear and measurable goals for students with special needs and documents progress towards meeting these goals
  • Use multiple means of instruction and assessment to reach diverse learners
  • Implement school-wide student management policies within classrooms and on campus
  • Build strong relationships and positive rapport with students, families, and colleagues
  • Create and foster an encouraging learning environment that promotes self-efficacy
  • Honor families and community as assets, developing partnerships and open communication through Family Nights, Open Houses, and Family-Teacher Conferences
  • Demonstrate knowledge of grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum as well as proficiency in backwards planning, unit design, and differentiation
  • Engage in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues around lesson planning, instructional observations, and student data
  • Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to textbooks, instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, etc.
  • Remain available to students and families on call in the evenings (via school cell phone)
  • Commit to an extended instructional day, Saturday enrichment, and professional development outside of school hours
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    Qualifications:

    SPARK Academy Special Education Teacher candidates have:

    • Served as a special educator in early childhood classrooms or served in a related capacity (literacy coach, TFA Program Director, etc.) in a traditionally underserved community for two or more years
    • Written IEP's, conducted Child Study Team meetings, and coordinated support service delivery (OT, speech, etc.)
    • Demonstrated strong achievement results and documented growth with students on IEP goals, benchmarks, standardized tests, fluency measures, and reading assessments (DRA, Fountas/Pinnell, etc.)


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