Primary Special Education Teacher (PK3 - K)

Primary Special Education Teacher (PK3 - K)

In partnership with Riverseed Teacher Leaders, Founding Special Educator, Program Support Partner and Student Support Partner, the Primary Special Educator will support the Montessori Primary classroom which supports PK3 - K students. You will provide specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities, and support group and individual interventions. The teacher will be responsible for drafting and implementation of Individual Education Programs, participating in parent education and conferences, and maintaining other documentation and assessments as needed. The Special Education teacher will also be responsible for communication and collaboration with the general education and special education Teacher Leaders, and related service providers. The Special Education Teacher will also play a critical role in the school's Child Study (RTI) process interventions. With coaching and support, this role will eventually be responsible for ensuring special education timeliness, compliance, meeting facilitation, and related service management.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting with children with moderate to severe disabilities in an inclusive learning environment
• Have experience collaborating with general education teachers and related service providers to develop and implement specialized instruction and interventions
• Have experience working with special needs learners in one or more of the following areas: Autism, Speech Language Delay, Dyslexia, and/or Developmental Delay.
• Have classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting
• Demonstrate a willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum in order to close the achievement gap for our students
• Have a firm commitment to upholding the school's mission
• Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in early childhood education or meet eligibility, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II

Requirements

Start Date: The Special Education Teacher will start in early August, ideally with availability to begin on-boarding in late July. We plan to review applications and interview on a rolling basis, with a final decision in mid-July.

Work Hours: The Special Education Teacher is a salaried full-time position from 7:30am - 3:30pm. DCWPCS is committed to flex scheduling for teachers of record. More details can be shared in the interview stage.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year