Elementary Resource Special Education Teacher (Multiple Subjects)

When it comes to success in the classroom, character matters just as much as rigorous academics. Just look at the outcomes from Blow Pierce Elementary and Middle. One of the District’s highest-performing Tier 1 charter schools, Blow Pierce builds scholars who pursue academic excellence with integrity, perseverance, confidence and courage.Blow Pierce pre-K3-3 students develop a strong foundation in core subject areas through a thematic approach that brings social and cultural relevance to reading, language, mathematics, science and history. By focusing equally on students’ emotional, social, physical and academic development, Blow Pierce creates an environment of safety and respect where students embrace the character traits of high achievers.Grades 5-8 at Blow Pierce Middle build on this approach by helping students gain a deeper understanding of core content, while taking ownership of their learning. Consistent with Friendship’s focus on early college exposure, students are introduced to the major concepts they will put to work later in Advanced Placement courses and Friendship’s Early College high school program.Guided by dedicated teachers who are vested in each student’s success, Blow Pierce builds scholars who are on their way to becoming college completers.

Special Education Resource Teacher: A special education teacher who primarily supports students outside of the general education setting in a learning environment where all students in the space are students who receive specialized services for that content area.

Special Education Resource Teacher: A special education teacher who primarily supports students outside of the general education setting in a learning environment where all students in the space are students who receive specialized services for that content area.

• →Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that fosters students’ intellectual, social, and emotional development.
• → Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments that align to Friendship’s curriculum and standards.
• → Incorporate into lessons creative, hands-on learning experiences that broaden students’ exposure and interests, foster student ingenuity, and require application of knowledge and skills acquired through daily instruction.
• → Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners by employing varied teaching strategies, scaffolding, flexible grouping, and individualized supports to ensure all students can access the curriculum, achieve mastery, and thrive academically.
• → Establish and maintain a classroom environment that is visually appealing, rich with resources aligned to curriculum and standards, and honors student achievement with current and accurate displays of exemplary student work.
• → Communicate effectively with students to understand their talents, interests, and needs while conveying learning expectations and providing regular feedback on their progress toward meeting those expectations.
• → Communicate regularly with families to identify students’ talents, interests, and needs, and provide updates regarding students’ achievements and progress.
• → Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the Friendship network in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students’ learning experiences and increase student achievement.
• → Write and implement SMART goals for IEPs and 504 plans to ensure students with disabilities receive personalized, measurable, and achievable support aligned with their educational needs.

• Experience in the role preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Two years of Special Education teaching experience and results demonstrating high student achievement and significant growth preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• At least ONE of the following:
  • Successful completion of the content area ETS Praxis II Exam
  • Valid Special Education Teaching License
  • Degree in content area

To learn more about our curriculum, consider the following links:

• ELA - https://greatminds.org/english/witwisdom 
  • 9-12 ELA - Springboard - https://collegeboard.clickhelp.co/articles/#!springboard-digital-support/welcome-to-springboard-digital
• Math - https://greatminds.org/math/eurekamath 
  • 9-12 Math - Pre-AP - https://pre-ap.collegeboard.org/
• Science - https://www.foss-science.com/a-multimodal-approach/ 
  • Science 9-12 - NGSS - https://www.nextgenscience.org/ 
• Social Studies - SS/History State Standards