SPED Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the State Department of Education.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.
• Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.
• Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.
• Work cooperatively with Students Support Coordinator to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Assist students in analyzing and improving study methods and habits.
• Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery.
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.

• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the student
• Manage student administrative regulations, and IEPs
• Create and implement behavior management plans and behavioral goals.

• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, school leaders, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Mississippi Educators.
• Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and the community.

• Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teaching assignment and with school and state goals.
• Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

• Assist with the coordination of Response to Intervention program
• Manage 504 plans and SPED programming
• Aid teachers to improve on their instructional practice, especially as it relates to discipline, relationships with students, and school culture, in order to ensure the character and academic growth and success of all students.

Bachelor’s degree required

Mississippi Teacher License with Special Education Certification required

A minimum of 2 years teaching experience required

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point

Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and/or students

Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community

Experience in managing and influencing teams and individuals to meet specific and strategic outcomes

Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non negotiable

The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status

Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment

Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through and flexibility

Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

Innovative, creative, organized and willing to take risks

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers…