Special Education Teacher; Certificated

The Napa Foundation for Options in Education is seeking a dynamic and passionate Special Education Teacher (Certificated) for our new charter school, Mayacamas Countywide Middle School, which opened Fall 2024. The teacher reports to the Head of School and is responsible for the implementation of our Special Education curriculum and manages all aspects of our Special Education Program. The teacher fosters a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as fosters a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members and community partners.

Because MCMS will be in its third year, we are not just looking for teachers, but for founding educators. We need people who want to work, and can thrive, in a fast-paced, evolving setting, and who demonstrate flexibility, creativity and persistence. MCMS needs educators who want to play a significant role in evolving our model and curriculum, facilitating meetings, designing school systems, and helping to create a school culture that is focused on social-emotional health, high achievement and community.

We are searching for educators committed to the love of teaching and building a long-term legacy for Napa families.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary roles and responsibilities of the Special Ed Teacher shall include/but are not limited to:

Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs

Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs

Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities

Teach and mentor students in small groups, and one-on-one

Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress

Update IEPs and ILPs to reflect students’ progress and goals in accordance with school policies and applicable laws

Discuss students’ progress with parents, Parent Liaison (when hired), Counselor (when hired), EL Coordinator (when hired), teachers and other personnel as appropriate

Serve as primary contact for Special Education families

Supervise and mentor instructional aides who work with students with disabilities (SWD)

Collaborate with outside services providers and consultants, as well as partner community service agencies as needed

Attend Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) meetings as needed and ensure appropriate follow-up

Assist Head of School in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and policies related to MCMS’ SWD

Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and to life outside school

Additional duties as may be assigned by the Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in special education;
Master’s is a plus

Completion of a student-teaching program

Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role

Strong knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies

Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. Please send a resume and compelling letter of interest via email to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits

We are a non-profit public benefit 501(c)3 corporation

Principals only. No recruiters please.

Thank you for your interest in this position.

Mayacamas Countywide Middle School (“MCMS”) is a 6-8th grade public charter middle school that will build on the strength of the proven New Tech Network Project-Based Learning Model while utilizing best-in-class curricular elements to meet the growing needs of Napa’s diverse community of families. MCMS is a diverse by design middle school, where socio-economically and racially/ethnically diverse students – who have diverse learning needs – will benefit from a highly personalized program that differentiates instruction to meet individual students’ needs.

Through project-based learning, online learning, best-in-class curricular elements, and a strong focus on students’ social-emotional development, Mayacamas will ensure students master state content standards and grow developmentally in an inclusive, welcoming and supportive school culture.