Lead Special Education Teacher

At RocSci, our team is committed to providing high quality instruction every day for our students. Our emphasis on strong academics & social-emotional learning within a joyful, caring learning environment are some of the keys to our success.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
* We follow an ICOT model, with one special education teacher per grade level.
* Work with a Lead Teacher to best support the needs of all students with IEPs.
* We have 3 key learning blocks: 1) Literacy Centers; 2) Whole class math (Eureka); and 3) Whole class ELA (Wit and Wisdom).
* We have a shared lesson planning policy so each Lead Teacher creates the weekly plans and materials for the grade. Lead Teachers also receive two sets of materials that s/he will internalize and make any necessary adjustments for his/her specific students. The special education teachers then receive these and make the necessary adjustments.
* Work with teachers to ensure a safe and positive school culture while implementing our social-emotional learning practices and implementing our restorative practices.
* Build and foster relationships with families to ensure that every student is supported in and out of school.
* Demonstrates the ability to use data to drive instruction and to ensure individual students receive needed supports.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
* Committed to the mission and vision of our schools.
* Ability to think strategically and innovatively, in order to continuously improve classroom instruction.
* Proactive, strategic problem-solver who is able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, often while balancing competing priorities.
* Dedication to continual professional growth.
* Bachelors degree required.
* If a candidate is not SPED certified, must be willing to take the steps necessary to become certified. RocSci assists in this process.
Salaries begin at $44,500 and increase based on experience and certification. RocSci offers a comprehensive benefits package. WE ARE PART OF THE NYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM. RocSci is committed to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization, and we are committed to creating a mission-driven team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. RocSci is committed to being an inclusive community, and as an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Individuals with disabilities receive all the privileges and benefits associated with employment to ensure that they are able to perform all core job functions.