Special Education Teacher: Mild​/Moderate

Special Education Teacher:
Mild/Moderate

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Mild/Moderate role at Rocketship Public Schools.

Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Mild/Moderate Support Needs), play a critical role in ensuring every student has access to an excellent, inclusive education. Specialists work closely with students, families, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals to provide academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional support aligned to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Education Specialists manage a caseload at a single school, providing small‑group, push‑in, and pull‑out instruction while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law.

Behavior support is also central to the role. Specialists partner with families and staff to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), applying strategies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Education Specialists report to their Principal or an Assistant Principal.

• Growth‑oriented
  , eager to learn from feedback and coaching, and committed to ongoing professional development
• Experienced in supporting diverse learners, with at least 2 years working in special education, behavioral support, or related settings (preferred)
• Collaborative and eager to build case management expertise, coordinating services, writing compliant IEPs, and partnering with paraprofessionals, families, and general education teachers
• Experienced in behavior supports, with a background or understanding of basic Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles, and a belief that all student behaviors communicate underlying needs that deserve thoughtful support
• Equity‑driven and resilient, committed to meaningful inclusion and closing opportunity gaps for students with disabilities

• Instruction & Inclusion
  • Ensure all students work toward and achieve the rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEPs, aligned with Common Core standards and Rocketship’s core content; our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years
  • Provide individualized and small‑group instruction, as well as push‑in and pull‑out support, to ensure students access to grade‑level content as outlined in their IEPs
  • Co‑teach with general education teachers to model and uphold accommodations, modifications, and meaningful inclusion in the classroom
  • Partner with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high‑quality support for students across settings
• Case Management & Compliance
  • Own and manage an IEP caseload aligned with state regulations, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law
  • Draft and write professional, compliant IEPs; facilitate IEP meetings; and maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records in the IEP system
  • Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers (e.g., speech, OT) to interpret assessments and ensure students receive appropriate services
  • Communicate with families and team members on IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress
• Behavior & Family Partnership
  • Approach behavior with the mindset that all behaviors communicate a need, and partner with students, families, and school staff to develop responsive supports such as BSPs and BIPs
  • Apply strategies, including principles of ABA, to promote positive student behavior and create supportive learning environments
  • Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits to ensure transparency and shared ownership of student growth

• Engage fully in weekly coaching, including real‑time classroom coaching and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional and case management practices
• Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students, even when tackling new or unfamiliar challenges
• Engage in self‑reflection, taking ownership of outcomes and learning from both positive and challenging experiences
• Collaborate effectively with general educators, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to ensure meaningful inclusion and consistent support for students
• Collaborate with general educators to engage families and school communities…