Middle School Special Educator 23-24 School Year
2 weeks ago
Summary
Kairos Middle School is looking for a talented and committed special educator to serve our exceptional learners using data-driven, high leverage practices. Kairos special educators work both as intervention specialists and case managers and are committed to providing students with a full continuum of services within an inclusive school.
Kairos special educators work closely with school leadership, the general education teams, and other Special Education service providers within multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement educational programming for students that is both individualized & rigorous.
To achieve these outcomes, Kairos special educators engage in student progress monitoring and goal setting; case management and compliance; parent and stakeholder engagement; as well as lesson planning & the delivery of effective teaching practices for all students.
Above all else, the ideal Kairos special educator believes in the success and growth of every student, finds joy and purpose in supporting children with disabilities, and understands that compliance and collaborative family engagement drives the effectiveness of any service that we may provide. The ideal Kairos special educator is committed to Kairos’ mission that all students should graduate with love, excellence, agency, and diversity as key traits necessary to ensure their success and independence as adults.
Responsibilities
Instruction
- Develop specially designed instruction and interventions based on student goals and needs.
- Employ a variety of high leverage practices and instructional strategies for special education.
- Provide positive, constructive feedback on student performance regularly.
- Create an environment that is appropriate to the individualized needs of their students with individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Regularly monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Collaborate with general educators around differentiation and modification of instruction.
- Manage and support paraeducator and adult assistance as needed per student.
Compliance
- Coordinate services for the students on their IEP caseload.
- Acts as a member of a team to screen, evaluate disabilities, and submit written assessment results.
- Can analyze and communicate their student’s progress and data to stakeholders.
- Prepares, facilitates, documents, and maintains complete IEP records in compliance with district policy and federal and state law.
- Holds, facilitates, and documents IEP meetings with stakeholders in compliance with district policy and federal and state law.
Who We Are
Now is the opportune moment (the Kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, Education Week, and others as among the most innovative and highest performing in the nation. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning mentors who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.
Technology Skills
Competence in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use a variety of computer applications and platforms. Ability to use basic office equipment. Knowledge and experience in using a computer-based student Information Management system.
Safety Duties & Responsibilities
Every employee of the school has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or higher degree in Special Education Required
- Valid Missouri Teacher Certification in Special Education, Required
- 2+ years of teaching experience with students with disabilities Preferred.
- Proficient understanding of state and federal requirements for support of students with disabilities (IEPs, 504, etc) and English Language Learners
- Satisfactory completion of criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
Additional Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to coach adults and work on a team
- Belief in and alignment with Kairos’ mission and values is non-negotiable.
- Experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds with diverse needs
- Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
- Willingness to go above and beyond
- Encouraging cooperation and collaboration among teachers, staff, and students.
- Developing leadership skills in school staff.
- Helping teachers reach their fullest potential through continuous learning opportunities.
- Managing people, processes, and information to develop school-wide plans
Starting Salary: $50,000; based on experience to learn more, check out our career pathways
Benefits:
- Our commitment to you includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, and vision. In addition, we offer performance-based stipends, opportunities for education advancement, and a dedication to fostering work-life balance. Our school community is built on diversity and support, with small class sizes and a cozy co-working atmosphere. You'll have access to a range of professional growth opportunities, both on and off-campus, and you'll become part of a network of schools that are fully committed to upholding Love, Equity, Agency, and Diversity.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm
- Some weekends and evenings will be required.
Ability to commute/relocate: Saint Louis, MO 63118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required). Please note, this is not a remote position. All Kairos teachers are required to deliver in-person instruction onsite, in our school in St. Louis.
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