Special Education Teacher- Berkeley Preparatory Academy

Charter Schools USA - Summerville, SC

Full-time

Summerville, SC

Educational Services

About the position

The position involves working in partnership with parents, students, and regular education teachers to promote student achievement in alignment with the school's mission and vision. The role requires compliance with Federal and State Regulations while executing various responsibilities that include instruction, monitoring, compliance, and special education responsibilities. The individual will prepare and conduct parent and student conferences, deliver instruction in various modalities, collect data, and assist regular education teachers with specially designed instruction. Additionally, the role includes planning and conducting appointments with parents, providing support for ESE student achievement, and arranging training for inclusionary practices. The position also requires monitoring student progress, proctoring standardized tests, and maintaining IEPs and progress monitoring for a caseload of students. Communication with regular education teachers and administrators is essential, as is participation in team meetings and professional development. The job may also involve performing other duties as assigned, and the individual is expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the position and the company's mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and conducts Parent and student conferencing according to school policy.
• Delivers student instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program.
• Collects data and appropriate work samples.
• Plans and conducts appointments with parents as needed.
• Assists regular education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary.
• Participates at monthly outings encouraged.
• Provides support for ESE student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with the implementation of school inclusion plans.
• Arranges for and assists with training for inclusionary practices.
• Acts as an informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate.
• Assists with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Models strategies for inclusionary practices as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers.
• Collaborates with regular education teachers to monitor student progress and compliance.
• Proctors standardized tests.
• Completes student progress reports four times a year (quarterly).
• Maintains IEPs, Quarterly Reports, Progress Monitoring for caseload.
• Develops and Implements IEPs with measurable goals using Progress Monitoring.
• Collects and Reports Progress Monitoring Data for all student goals.
• Conduct IEP meetings within timelines.
• Makes data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Completes Quarterly Progress Reports.
• Maintains accurate and compliant special education data.
• Completes reevaluations in accordance with Regulations and best practices.
• Completes all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Develops and monitors appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
• Maintains communication with Related Service Providers and Case Managers to ensure compliance with the provision of services, evaluations, and quarterly progress reports.
• Administers diagnostic assessments as needed.
• Obtains and maintains compliant special education student files.
• Participates in State specific training.
• Attends Professional Development as designated on the school calendar.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from an accredited college or university or equivalent.
• State Certified in Special Education as well as Highly Qualified (HQ) status in the subject areas and grades assigned.
• Certified in at least two areas of Exceptional Education, preferred.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background checks.
• Command of grades/subject-specific content and theoretical knowledge of learning theory, including motivation, reinforcement, evaluation and feedback techniques.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Effective instructional delivery techniques and excellent communication skills.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified in at least two areas of Exceptional Education, preferred.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with CSUSA salary and benefit policy.