Middle School Special Education Teacher
Company: STRIVE Collegiate Academy
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the
2022-2023 school yearWho Are We?At STRIVE Collegiate Academy, our
mission is to prepare middle school students for success in high
school, college, and career. We will achieve this by empowering
each student with a literacy-based curriculum aligned across all
content areas in a culture that encourages leadership, virtue, and
excellence as the foundation for success in all endeavors.STRIVE
Collegiate Academy is a tuition-free college preparatory charter
school, serving students of Nashville, TN. We are dedicated to
closing the achievement gap between low-income students and their
more advantaged peers. STRIVE is a middle school serving about 400
students grades 6-8. STRIVE serves students in the McGavock Cluster
(Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory & Napier) and are committed to
going above and beyond to ensure students are successful in high
school, college, and life.A STRIVE Team Member possesses the
following qualities/characteristics
SELF-ADVOCATES for themselves and
their students.Is TEAM-oriented by working with peers, families,
and students to support teaching and learning through academics and
character development.Is RESILIENT by demonstrating perseverance
through challenging situations to ensure professional and personal
growth.Models INTEGRITY by being transparent as educators through
self, peer, and school leadership feedback and committing to
strengthening skills needed to develop professionally.Models VIRTUE
by exhibiting moral excellence in what they think, say, and
do.STRIVEs for EXCELLENCE by providing a top-quality education for
every student, every day.A STRIVE Special Education Teacher STRIVES
for daily excellence throughDuties & Responsibilities:
Further develop ones knowledge and
understanding of federal and state Special Education laws.Help
develop and implement an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for
students who are in Special Education and students who are not
performing on grade level.Work closely with parents to inform them
of their child's progress; address any parental concerns; and/or
suggest techniques to promote learning outside of school.Help
general educators adapt curriculum materials and teaching
techniques to meet the needs of all students.Coordinate the work of
teachers, teacher fellows, and related personnel (i.e. therapists
and social workers) to meet the individualized needs and IEP goals
of students within STRIVE Collegiate Academy.Communicate and
coordinate with others involved in child's well-being, including
parents, social workers, school psychologists, occupational and
physical therapists, school administrators, and other teachers.Work
as specified students special education teacher and offer
individualized help to students in general education
classrooms.Prepare for SPED meetings, including, but not limited
to, mailing notices to parents, setting up meetings, and ensuring
all documents and signatures are complete from all acting
parties.Determine necessary testing, dates for testing, test
administrators, and reports regarding testing.Maintain office hours
that will allow teachers and/or parents access during the school
day to discuss issues including, but not limited to, assistance
with planning lessons for struggling students, finding and
implementing strategies for differentiation and modifications,
etc.Lead and/or participate in ongoing meetings with the entire
grade level/content team to discuss all struggling students,
including those who are not in Special Education.Create how-to
documents that model the appropriate documentation for SPED
meetings, modifications and accommodations, using IEPs to guide
instruction.Compose a form that documents the date and time of
interventions for general and special education students who
receive assistance.Monitor students during lunch, transitions,
before, and after school.Participate in, and positively contribute
during STRIVE Collegiate Academy Professional Development.Perform
other duties as required by the School Leader.Essential Skills and
Experience:
Bachelor's degreeA valid Tennessee
Teaching Credential (or commitment to obtain one)Minimum of two (2)
years of classroom instruction experience preferredPrevious
experience of improving students' academic performance and
behaviorExperience in preparations of lesson plans aligned with
state requirements and teachers' curriculumsExperience in
collaborating with other educators on grade level and by contentHas
an analytical view of student progress towards standardsStrong
knowledge and appreciation of working with students in
under-resourced communitiesBe in attendance every scheduled work
day (7:00am-4:00pm) and a few after hours events a year, except in
the case of emergency or serious illness.Dress professionally at
all times.Maintain an appropriate professional relationship with
students, parents, and staff.Pass a criminal background check as
required by law.General Sign Off:The employee is expected to adhere
to all company policies. Duties may be changed at the discretion of
STRIVE Collegiate Academy at any time.Statement of
Non-Discrimination: STRIVE Collegiate Academy is committed to a
policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for
employment. STRIVE Collegiate Academy does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual
orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
Keywords: STRIVE Collegiate Academy, Nashville , Middle School Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Nashville, Tennessee
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