About Lee Montessori Public Charter School
At Lee Montessori Public Charter Schools, our mission is to create a more just, liberated world. We are a diverse and interconnected community that redefines high-quality education by pairing Montessori with Anti-Bias/ Anti-Racist practices. We create a joyful learning environment where children and families flourish, and can show up authentically as their true selves. Grounded in the rigorous standards for excellence set forth by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), children from age 3 through 6th-grade work in peaceful, multi-age learning environments that foster physical, social-emotional, and academic development.
Position Description
Special Education Teachers work with students inside or outside the classroom in small group or 1:1 sessions during the morning and afternoon work blocks according to the hours in the students IEP.
Under the direction of the Assistant Head of School and Special Education Coordinator, the Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction to children with varying disabilities. The teacher will be responsible for delivering academic interventions, participating in parent education and conferences, writing Individual Education Plans, and maintaining other documentation, and assessments.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Curriculum, Collaboration, and Classroom Management
- Implementing engaging instruction based on the IEP goals and objectives of each student.
- Collaborate with the general education teachers and the Special Education Coordinator for push-in and pull-out services.
- Preparing the classroom environment to meet the students’ needs and interests.
- Develop materials for the targeted instruction.
- Support the design and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
- Serve on the school’s student support team
Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences
- Assisting in the development of and participation in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
- Preparing documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.
Record-Keeping and Data Assessment
- Writing high-quality Individualized Education Plans in a timely manner
- Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
- Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.
- Participating in all assessment-related training.
- Preparing student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.
The ideal candidate will:
- 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.
- Have experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities
- Have experience working with students with ASD using Applied Behavior Analysis therapy practices
- Have at least 3 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting
- Demonstrate a willingness to integrate data and assessment with the traditional Montessori curriculum in order to close the achievement gap for our students
- Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission
Our Benefits:
- 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums for employees plus dependents
- Free OneMedical membership for employees and dependents
- 403(b) Employer contribution and match up to 1%
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Employer paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- End of school-year leave payout (up to 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive & collaborative culture
- Pre-tax transportation benefits
- And more!