Position: SPED English Teacher Rate: $60/hour Are you a passionate and enthusiastic SPED English teacher looking for a great opportunity? Our partner school is looking for someone just like you to join their team! If you're certified and ready to make a real difference in students' lives, keep reading! What You'll Do: As our SPED English Teacher, you'll be a key player in helping students with special needs succeed. Here's a glimpse of what you'll be doing: Be a Consultant: Share your expertise! You'll be providing ongoing guidance on innovative special education practices. Assess & Report: You'll complete academic assessments and whip up those assessment reports needed for IEPs, keeping track of how students are progressing. IEP Guru: You'll develop, write, and manage IEPs, including creating awesome annual goals for students. Curriculum Connector: You'll ensure the right resources are in place to help students crush their IEP objectives. Accommodation Ace: Provide consultation on curriculum accommodations which assists staff in accommodating the curriculum to meet the learning style and needs of the child with a disability Team Player: You'll attend staff training, meetings, and committees, working with the school team. Progress Tracker: Making sure all students on your caseload are making progress on all goals Collaborate with specialists You will consult with OTs, SLPs, and others to provide support and to monitor the progress of each student throughout the year Provide specialized academic instruction: You will provide SAI to students following their IEPs Paperwork master: You will be in charge of documenting attendance reports monitoring IEP goals and making sure paperwork gets to families Available support: You will be available to talk to families, give insight, and discuss plans of action Required Social-Emotional Competencies: We're not just looking for someone with the right skills; we're looking for someone who can connect with students and colleagues! Here are the key social-emotional competencies we're looking for: Emotional Intelligence: You're self-aware, empathetic, and can gracefully handle challenging situations. Teamwork and Collaboration: You play well with others, value diverse perspectives, and build a strong team environment. Flexibility and Adaptability: You embrace change, learn from challenges, and encourage innovation. Problem-Solving Skills: You're a creative problem-solver who uses critical thinking to make informed decisions. Acceptance of Feedback: You accept feedback with an open mind and constructive criticism Effective Communication: You communicate clearly and respectfully with everyone – staff, parents, students, and community members. Appropriate Disagreement: You can disagree respectfully and work toward finding common ground. Relationship Building: You build positive, trusting relationships with everyone you work with. Resilience and Persistence: You have the grit to overcome challenges and motivate others. Ethical and Professional Conduct: You act with integrity, maintain confidentiality, and uphold professional standards. What You'll Need: Highly Qualified status (Bachelor’s degree) – Required Special Education certification – Required Two years of teaching experience in a high-need, high-performing school and evidence of impact on student learning in that setting ( Preferred )