Elementary Education Specialist

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Civitas Education Partners Full time
About the Role

Civitas Education Partners is seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Special Education Teacher to join our team. As a key member of our educational community, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic and personal growth of our students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement research-based curriculum and instructional models to promote student academic progress and achievement.
  • Facilitate a rigorous, research-based curriculum designed to promote student academic progress and achievement, in line with school and network initiatives.
  • Plan, prepare, and deliver standards-aligned lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
  • Establish clear and positive learning standards and expectations for all students by which to evaluate academic progress.
  • Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and activities that are in accordance with established procedures.
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Use a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Assessment and Feedback
  • Ensure the academic success of every scholar by using formative assessments to adjust learning plans and summative assessments to measure objective attainment.
  • Develop assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
  • Provide frequent, specific feedback on work that advances learning.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, network policies, and school protocols.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
  • Integrate student choice into assessment structure/product.
Collaboration and Communication
  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing expectations and procedures.
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the expectations, disciplinary models, and systems of the school.
  • Demonstrate respect and regard for students, colleagues, and parents.
  • Cultivate positive relationships and address the social and emotional needs of scholars using research-based methods as identified by school leaders.
  • Encourage parent and community involvement; obtain information for parents when requested.
  • Initiates appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, etc. in accordance with school procedures.
  • Effectively, respectfully, and professionally communicates with parents or guardians and students on matters related to student's academic progress, attendance, and conduct.
Professional Growth and Development
  • Participate positively and productively in department, school, network, and parent meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers to implement UDL or differentiated instruction and assessment to promote student access to the curriculum, growth, and achievement.
  • Actively participate in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques and approaches to assessment.
  • Actively participate in discussions and programs to improve student performance, experience, attendance, conduct.
  • Integrate students into curricular planning and assessment development.
  • Collaborate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of program instruction.
  • Engage actively, positively, and productively in the instructional coaching process.
  • Accept and apply coaching feedback.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (Required) in content area or aligned content area (Preferred).
  • Master's Degree in content area or aligned content area (Preferred).
  • Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educators License (PEL) (Elementary level designation - Required).
  • LBS1 Endorsement (K-12 or K-8 - Required).
  • Bilingual Spanish/English (Preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience writing and managing IEPs (Required).
  • Experience working with Impact or similar program for IEP management (Strongly Preferred).
  • Knowledge of Special Education law and protocols (Required).
  • Experience with student information databases (Impact, Aspen, etc.) (Strongly Preferred).
  • Experience with planning for and teaching elementary school students (Required).
  • Experience in urban school setting (Strongly Preferred).
  • A positive attitude about students with special needs and high expectations for what they can accomplish with the necessary supports (Required).
About Civitas Education Partners

Civitas Education Partners is a school management organization that operates three campuses of Chicago International Charter School (CICS), CICS Ralph Ellison High School, CICS Northtown Academy High School, and CICS Wrightwood Elementary School. We aim to provide our teams and students with an exceptional experience rooted in high expectations for student achievement and civic responsibility.

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