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Sped Teacher24-25

2 months ago

Washington, United States Breakthrough Montessori PCS Full time

**Job Opportunity**:SPED Teacher

**Location**:Washington, DC

**Department**:Student Support

**Application Deadline**:Until filled

**Employment Type**:Full-time

**Expected Start Date of Position: July 2024**

**Reports to**:Director of Student Support

**Compensation**:Salary starts at $57,000 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience

**FLSA Status**:Exempt

About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School
- B_reakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to enable children to develop_ _within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them._

Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. In the 2024-25 school year, we will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Position Summary:
The SPED teacher is an important role for a special education credentialed individual who will function as the lead in a classroom, serving our most high-needs population as they learn skills to acclimate to their Montessori classrooms. This person will utilize research-based interventions/strategies to assist students in accessing Montessori materials and strengthen their academic, functional and social-emotional skills to support their work in their classroom communities. They will work under the direction of the Director of Student Support and complete all tasks associated with the instruction of the aforementioned children while in your care. You should expect to provide both individualized and small group instruction (i.e. 2 or more

students), as well as be flexible to meet the needs of the students/school.. Children would typically be separated by age/skill band with groups closely mirroring our Montessori classrooms in ages 3-6 years, 6-9 years, and 9-12 years.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The SPED teacher is an 11-month position. Typical working hours are Monday 8:00am-4:30pm and Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Responsibilities include the following:

- Special education: case management, attend IEP meetings, provide specialized instruction services, log services, coordinate with service providers, maintain individual student data binders, develop IEP goals, complete paperwork in SEDS, and liaise with parents for all students with IEPs on your caseload.
- Interventions: Design and implement interventions for students struggling in reading, math, or other areas.
- Data collection and review: Support with data collection to help identify students suspected of having a disability and receiving Special Education services. Support teachers in the collection and analysis of relevant data. Regularly review data to inform student support (academic, emotional, behavioral, etc.)
- Training: Participate in Montessori, SafetyCare, or other specialized training as deemed appropriate for the role
- Other duties as assigned by school leaders include substituting, covering classes, and assisting during arrival and dismissal.
- Participate in other school functions and activities as requested by the Executive Director

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

- Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission and anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy.
- Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and parents
- Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators
- Self-starter and self-manager
- Interest in learning to use Montessori materials required
- Experience collaborating and working with classroom teachers and assistants Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission
- Creative, energetic, and nurturing personality
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with families from diverse backgrounds
- Fluency in a language other than English is a plus

Education and Experience:

- Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families. Bachelor‘s degree in applicable field required
- Special Education certification and/or degree required
- Montessori Primary or Elementary Diploma preferred
- Experience in the field of special education and with academic interventions

**Benefits**:
We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes:

- Paid personal time off
- Paid COVID sick leave
- Paid family leave (in addition to DC paid family

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