Special Education Teacher and Coordinator: SY

Position: Special Education Teacher and Coordinator: SY 25-26

Special Education Teacher and Coordinator: SY 25-26 Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance — typically offered to full-time positions.
• Retirement Plan — like a 403(b) or similar retirement savings plan for full-time staff.
• Parental Leave — available for eligible employees.
• Work Equipment Provided — e.g., a laptop for classroom and school-related work.

Salary: $60,000 - $88,000 per year

Professional & Career Development

• Professional development opportunities and ongoing staff growth are part of the school model.
• Teachers participate in coaching and development programs to strengthen instruction and classroom practice.

Culture & Work Environment

• Respect for teachers and staff as skilled professionals in a growth-oriented culture.
• Work is mission-driven — focused on high-quality education and social-emotional support for scholars.
• CCA emphasizes a supportive school community with collaboration among staff, students, and families.

Other Work Conditions

• Positions are often full-time and tied to the academic year schedule (with school breaks).
• Some benefits may depend on your FTE (full-time equivalent) status and employment terms specified in job offers.

Role Expectations

The Special Education Teacher works closely with the Lead Teachers, the Dean of Academics and the Executive Director to support CCA scholars who are at‑risk for academic underperformance due to emotional, cognitive, and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s academic program. The Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for managing the school’s special education caseload, monitoring scholar IEPs, and providing academic, emotional, and physical support and interventions for scholars who require additional support to thrive within the school’s inclusion model.

Special Education Teachers will support teachers in all academic subject areas.

Responsibilities and Duties Special Education Program

• Ensure I operate in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times.
• Serve as the case manager for scholars who have IEPs on case load.
• Attend all required charter school sponsor special education training and workshops.
• Participate in the school’s pre‑referral and IEP and 504 processes.
• Participate in the development of Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) (and potentially 504 plans) as needed.
• Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program and ways to successfully adapt literacy instruction to all special education scholars.

Within Caseload

• Ensure scholar IEP requirements and 504 plan accommodations on caseload are being met.
• Assess and report mastery of IEP goals to parents and other members of the scholar’s support team.
• Maintain all special education records according to privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Communicate regularly with parents and as required by law to support special education scholar learning needs.
• Participate in and collaborate with school leader or SPED coordinator to lead multi‑disciplinary team meetings, including but not limited to annual, eligibility, re‑evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings.

Instructional Collaboration and Support

• Provide direct intervention (i.e. instruction) to scholars in accordance with their IEP requirements.
• Assist teachers to adapt weekly lesson plans and instructional for individual scholars that require additional support to experience a high-quality curriculum.
• Assist teachers to utilize effective teaching strategies to support special education scholars in the least restrictive manner.
• Implement scholar behavior supports consistent with special education laws and scholar IEPs to achieve an optimal learning classroom learning environment.

Assessment and Data

• Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor special education scholars’ learning and progression.
• Administer alternative assessments in accordance with CCA’s testing programs and state testing requirements.
• Evaluate scholar’s academic and SEL growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and regularly communicate with parents regarding their scholar's progress.

General Responsibilities

• Regularly participate in CCA’s professional…