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Join a team that is making positive change in your community. Goodwill of Greater Washington is seeking a positive strategic minded professional for The Excel Center Adult Public Charter School as our Special Education Instructor (STEM).
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Teacher of Record, will also serve as a Special Education Instructor charged with working with Excel Center students who need extra support, or require an advanced program of learning in order to reach their full educational potential in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). TORs/Special Education instructors may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties. TORs/Special Education instructors may also work with gifted and talented individuals. This position is responsible and will be held accountable for behaving in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside of general education classes
Preparing lessons and resources to support students with special needs and students with low level skills in mathematics and other STEM subjects
Marking and assessing work of students with special needs
Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils
Using special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning and to support mastery of key concepts
Confer with school staff, including the Excel Center Director, Manger, Special Education, and Instructional staff, and contracted staff to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
Collaborating with the classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for the pupils in relation to the curriculum
Assessing adult learners who have long or short-term learning difficulties and working with lead instructors, classroom instructors, and the Manager, Special Education to identify individual students with special needs
Liaising with other contracted professionals, such as speech and language therapists, social workers and educational psychologists to meet the needs of the students
Organizing learning outside the classroom in activities such as community visits, school outings or sporting events
Administration, including updating and maintaining records of student’s progress
Attending statutory annual reviews or other related meetings, such as IEP meetings
Receiving in-service training
Behavior management
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Required Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a STEM related field.
2-3 years of teaching experience in a STEM subject.
District approved Certification in Special Education, or requirement to acquire certification within two years of accepting an offer of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
4-8 years of teaching experience
Experience working with adults, especially in an urban setting
Experience working as an Academic Intervention Specialist or to support basic skills of struggling learners
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer minority/female/disability/vet. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person