5th Grade Special Education Co-Teacher

THE OPPORTUNITY

Compass 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