1ST GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM CO-TEACHER THE OPPORTUNITYCompass Charter School is seeking reflective educators who are driven to provide a rigorous, justice-oriented educational experience to all children. Compass Special Education Classroom Co-Teachers are highly reflective, collaborative, curious, and bring joy to their work with students and colleagues. Special Education Classroom Co-Teachers work in collaboration with a Classroom Co-Teacher in our Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms to co-plan and co-teach one group of students for two consecutive school years (looping). Special Education Classroom Co-Teachers engage fully in our professional development program, including instructional coaching, professional inquiry, and collaborative projects and committees.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred
- 3 or more years of relevant teaching experience preferred
- New York State Special Education Teacher Certification (Early Childhood Special Education, Childhood Special Education)
- Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Compass
- Previous success in raising academic achievement of students with special needs
- Experience working with children with special needs in an Integrated Co-Teaching setting
- Ability to collaborate with support staff and related service provides to ensure that all mandated services are being provided in accordance to student IEP
- Reflective practitioner in a state of constant professional growth and a willingness to share their craft with others
- Commitment to integrating sustainability and the arts into core curricular subjects
- Knowledge of the school neighborhood
- Experience planning and teaching interdisciplinary units of study preferred
- Commitment to and knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based teaching and learning
- Commitment to diverse learning environments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Experience collaborating with children, families, colleagues, and administrators
RESPONSIBILITIES- Collaborate with co-teacher, support staff, and school leaders to provide high-quality, relevant instruction to all children
- Ensure that all IEP goals are being worked toward and documented quarterly
- Use a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction
- Use student performance data to tailor and differentiate curriculum
- Actively participate in Compass professional learning community (PLC)
- Collaboratively plan interdisciplinary units of study
- Commit to working with one class of students and the same co-teacher for two consecutive school years (looping)
- Actively participate in the school's decision-making process regarding classroom interventions, curricular units of study, and school-wide initiatives
- Regularly communicate with families, students, and community partners
- Integrate the Compass CARES values into classroom culture, units of study, and interactions with staff, families, and students
- Integrate the real world and surrounding community into the curriculum
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality with student information and records
- Create a positive and safe classroom culture and community
COMPENSATION- We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Salary range of 68K-135K commensurate with experience and education.
- Compass is a unionized charter school.
