Middle School Math​/Science Teacher

Job Summary

Teachers at The Foundation Schools employ special education strategies and techniques to provide quality instruction that results in the students’ mastery of approved curriculum and that promotes social, emotional and cognitive learning. Teachers are the primary instructors in a self‑contained setting and must be able to understand and carry out their students’ IEP requirements. Teachers provide differentiated instruction and are able to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of the students’ IEPs.

Teachers effectively manage student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures.

$52,867-$85,282 PER YEAR
FULL‑TIME

Teachers at The Foundation Schools employ special education strategies and techniques to provide quality instruction that results in the students’ mastery of approved curriculum and that promotes social, emotional and cognitive learning. Teachers are the primary instructors in a self‑contained setting and must be able to understand and carry out their students’ IEP requirements. Teachers provide differentiated instruction and are able to modify the curriculum to meet the needs of the students’ IEPs.

Teachers effectively manage student behavior through implementation of behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt employee

• Employ special education strategies and techniques to provide quality instruction that results in the students’ advancement of their academic progress on the approved curriculum and that promotes social and emotional growth
• Demonstrate knowledge of academic subjects and the ability to effectively teach content area while using the approved curriculum
• Communicate in a professional manner with parents/guardians about students’ academic and behavior progress prior to interims, end of reporting periods or as needed
• Create and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of teaching methods, including the use of technology, direct instruction, independent study and group learning, to engage students and actively encourage participation; submit lesson plans within set guidelines
• Adapt classroom environment, activities, teaching styles, behavior management practices and lesson plans to meet the needs of students with varying academic levels and learning styles
• Establish expectations for learning and set classroom structure to encourage student participation and appropriate behavior
• Use formal and informal observation and assessment tools to evaluate instructional effectiveness, document, and make modifications based on data, reflection, and feedback
• Provide a safe, structured, creative, and engaging classroom that is conducive to learning
• Maintain an accurate classroom instructional inventory at all times
• Demonstrate knowledge of special education laws and regulations including IDEA, FERPA, COMAR, and DCMR
• Participate in the development and monitoring of students’ IEPs, BIPs, and FBAs; complete required documentation within guidelines
• Grade students’ work, document in grade books, and complete grades within deadlines
• Attend and actively participate in IEP meetings, reentry meetings, and other meetings with parents/guardians, students or county representatives; report accurately on student academic progress
• Lead classroom by providing guidance and direction to program assistants and aides
• Understand how students’ disabilities impact behavior and learning; adapt intervention strategies accordingly to meet IEPs and BIPs
• Effectively manage and document student behavior through behavior management systems, school rules, policies, and procedures; model appropriate behavior for students
• Proactively identify behaviors that could lead to a crisis or disrupt learning; use effective behavior management techniques to address them
• Provide supervision to ensure the safety and security of the program
• Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with The Foundation Schools’ procedures
• Use verbal de‑escalation skills and least restrictive interventions; apply TACT 2 techniques or classroom behavior strategies during crises
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists,…