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:
- Instruction & Inclusion: 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.
Case Management & Compliance:
- 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.
Behavior & Family Partnership:
- 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).
Requirements:
- Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
- All Education Specialist must have a valid Lifetime License or Provisional License in the appropriate Cross-Categorical Endorsement OR the individual must be eligible to obtain a 1 Year License with Stipulations and enroll in an accredited credentialing program during their first year at 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.
Compensation: USD 54,827-71,354 per-year-salary