Learning Support Specialist

2 months ago

New York, New York, United States The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem Full time
About The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem

The mission of our school is to provide a rigorous and challenging academic curriculum to students in a supportive learning environment. We strive to prepare our students for college and a lifetime of achievement, honor, and service.

Job Overview

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school's mission and values. This position requires a strong understanding of the school's mission, vision, objectives, and policies.

Responsibilities
  • Instructional Planning
    • Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents, and CSEs.
    • Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students.
    • Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with the Principal.
    • Differentiate lesson plans for students with IEPs in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary.
    • Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
    • Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods.
    • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
    • Complete all annual reviews and behavior intervention plans required by Federal and State mandates.
    • Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEPs.
  • Instructional Delivery
    • Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods.
    • Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom.
    • Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement.
    • All duties encompassed under classroom teacher.
  • Student Assessment
    • Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school's formative and summative assessment tools.
    • Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics.
    • Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals.
    • Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice.
    • Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
    • Complete all reports in a timely manner.
  • Learning Environment
    • Create and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential.
    • Establish, model, practice, and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school-approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed.
    • Implement classroom procedures, systems, and routines that provide structure for students.
    • Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without exceptions.
  • Extracurricular Activities
    • Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
    • Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program.
  • Student Support and School Culture
    • Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and administrators.
    • Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios.
    • Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances.
    • Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal.
    • Work closely with all members of the school community, model citizenship, collaboration, and support of one another.
    • Other tasks as assigned by the Administration.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred.
    • New York State Special Education Certification required (Birth - 2 or).
    Work Experience and Skills
    • Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred.
    • Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate coursework to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred.
    • Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products.
    • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators.
    • Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child.
    • Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology.
    Personal Qualities and Behavioral Traits
    • Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding state standards.
    • Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change.
    • Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement.
    • Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude.
    • Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success.
    • Passionately dedicated to school's mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation.
    • Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture.

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