SPED Teacher

Classroom Teachers - Special Education

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS) is seeking classroom teachers. Effective teachers who continually learn and set high expectations are the key to student academic achievement and success. At MAEF Public Charter Schools, we believe students will rise to meet the high expectations our team of educators set. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a genuine concern for students and their subject, resilience, a growth mindset, adaptability, and passion.

We hope to develop a genuine community of practice in which teachers play a vital role in developing curriculum and instructional strategies for educating students.

Essential functions include developing lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards outlined in the network; coordinating lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame; providing direct and indirect instruction; conducting long and short-term planning, addressing the individual needs of students; preparing students adequately for all required assessments;

evaluating student's progress through frequent formative assessments; providing an inviting, exciting, innovative learning environment; engaging in effective and appropriate classroom management; reporting directly to the Principal; accepting and incorporating feedback and coaching from administrative staff; serving as an advisor to students, overseeing their academic and behavioral progress; and performing other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal.

Ability to demonstrate communication skills-model correct use of language, oral and written; engage the interest of school-age children; work with diverse children, including those with special needs; be flexible and to work in a pleasant and cooperative manner; work well with parents; work effectively as a team member; evaluate tests and measurements of achievement; possess a high degree of professionalism and discretion;

and demonstrate willingness to be held accountable for student results.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited college or university; valid teaching certification in middle and high school in the field of employment; or valid license required for the employment content area; and demonstrate expertise in the subject matter and/or direct subject-area teaching experience.

Terms include a nine (9) month, 187 days contract with a salary established by the Board in terms of the Administrative Provisions and based on experience and qualifications. Salary:
Beginning salary $47,600 a year. Additional salary is based on years of experience and degrees. Performance incentives based upon network academic performance. Benefits:
Full-time employees receive health benefits through the Alabama Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Program (PEEHIP) and retirement benefits through the Alabama Teacher Retirement System.

All interested candidates should apply and adhere to the following steps:

Note:

Your cover letter must include a response to the following essay question:
In 100-400 words, please explain why you are an excellent candidate to lead the students of ACCEL Academy, including any experience and specific data/accomplishments that will demonstrate your ability to meet and/or surpass the goals and mission of ACCEL Academy.