Description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher: Mod/Severe to join our team.
Position Description: Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Moderate/Severe Support Needs), play a critical role in ensuring every student has access to an excellent education.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all students work toward and achieve the rigorous academic and functional goals outlined in their IEPs
- Deliver a combination of academic instruction, functional/adaptive skills, and communication supports
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction, as well as push-in and pull-out support
- Lead and coach paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports
- Own and manage an IEP caseload aligned with state regulations, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law
- Draft and write professional IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and ensure both the online system and school-based files are compliant and accurately reflect each Rocketeer’s Individualized Education Program
- Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers for evaluations and administer academic assessments
- Communicate regularly with families and team members about student progress, goals, and accommodations
- Approach behavior with the mindset that all behaviors communicate a need, and develop responsive supports in partnership with students, families, and school staff
- Implement and oversee Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Apply intensive behavior support practices, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis intervention techniques
- Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits to ensure transparency and shared ownership of student growth
Requirements:
- Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
- Must hold Valid Practitioner License with a 461 Special Education Comprehensive Endorsement upon hire
- Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status throughout employment with Rocketship
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings
- Experience leading or coaching paraprofessionals
- Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
- Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices