Elementary Full Time Special Education Teacher

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

We are accepting applications for Special Education Teachers passionate about supporting students and staff in a bilingual environment. LAMB offers a unique model that provides bilingual Montessori public education to diverse, urban families in the nation’s capital. Serving children in PK3 through 5th grade, LAMB is a community that is committed to children and promotes peace and equality for all. LAMB is looking to hire enthusiastic Special Education teachers to support students in preschool through 5th grade. Perform case management responsibilities including developing Individualized Education Plans, monitoring the implementation of modification and accommodations to general education instruction, facilitating team meetings including IEP meetings, and documenting student progress through quarterly progress reports. Provide instruction to meet the learning needs of diverse learners by differentiated instruction through content, process and product. Actively and positively participate in LAMB’s coaching culture and identify and work towards achieving personal and professional goals. Attend and participate in regular meetings (grade level team, language cohort, co-teaching, coaching meetings, data meetings, IEP, AED, 504, BIP). Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in collaboration with the parent, general education teachers, and related service providers and based on teacher observations and recordkeeping, normed progress monitoring and benchmarking results, and school-wide assessments. Participate in all scheduled Professional Development sessions and trainings to ensure continued education and professional growth. Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records of children’s progress utilizing a web-based program and other assessment tools to track mastery of IEP goals and objectives. Cultivate strong partnerships with families through updates, monthly newsletters, and other community-wide communications, in addition to regular communication with families regarding academic progress, classroom work, positive contributions, behavior, and incidents. Participate in parent-teacher conferences and meetings throughout the school year, communicate with parents in accordance with school policy, and promote the school’s mission, objectives, and policies to parents. Meet with the Principal and/or Coach to develop solutions for any parent, staff, or school-related challenges, as needed. Support school safety and assist with arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess coverage, as assigned and necessary. Attend and participate in Back to School Night, Graduation/Moving Up Celebration, and one family workshop. Management of professional development around the use of technology and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc). Embody the Montessori philosophy of Grace and Courtesy and LAMB’s ideals of PAZ in all relationships - with students, colleagues, families, and other community members. Embrace and foster student belonging and inclusion in the classroom by modeling and upholding high expectations for all students and practicing Grace and Courtesy plus our PAZ values. Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education or meet eligibility, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred Ability to work in a multicultural, bilingual environment Have one or more years of teaching experience working in early childhood programs and/or experience in dual-language education; Experience with Google Workspace (preferred) Meet health requirements, including immunizations and TB screening Strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating an anti-racist school environment Models critical thinking and student-centered practice with abilities in standards and data analysis to inform curricular planning for high-impact results Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize, and stay calm under pressure Stay up to date with current educational research, technology, and educational platforms (Google Suite, Clever, ParentSquare, Transparent Classroom, PowerSchool, etc) Reports to: Manager of Special Education Schedule: 10-month full-time position, from 8:00 am to 4:15 pm Generous benefits package includes medical insurance (health, dental, & vision), retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (medical, dependent care, and transit), and vacation/sick leave. For more information about LAMB and to apply for this position, please visit the careers page of our website at . No phone calls and no employment agencies, please.

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