Special Educator/Resource Teacher for Middle School and Testing Coordinator for K-8 - Our Lady of Vi

Job Description

Job Description

Our Lady of Victory School in Washington DC is hiring a Special Educator/Resource Teacher for Middle School and Testing Coordinator for K-8.
This is a full time role and will report to the Principal. This role will also serve as the Testing Coordinator for standardized testing (MAP, HSPT)
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to: View email address on us.fitly.work

Principal Responsibilities:

• Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students
• Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards
• Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills
• Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion
• Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time
• Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom
• Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom
• Provide direct support to students in their general education classes
• Proctor tests
• Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions
• Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies
• Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats
• Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person
• Attend the following school events (required): Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days
• Perform other related duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Coursework in special education, or applicable experience
• One year of relevant experience preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff
• Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies
• Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
• Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment

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