Teacher, Special Education Teacher

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This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.

To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:

• Copy of Transcripts — Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.
• Letters of Recommendation — Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Credential

In addition, you will be asked to respond to six long-answer questions. Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.

Altus Schools is an educational model in which students in grades K-12 engage in blended learning instruction while working towards individualized course completion via a Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP). The Altus Schools Educator is competent, energetic, and student-centered with exceptional classroom management and organizational skills. This position requires a dedicated individual who is able to motivate students, sets high expectations, employs a data-driven approach, embraces accountability, and is a team player.

This position description accurately reflects the primary job elements and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities.

• Supports every student’s growth in all academic areas, including Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
• Collaborates with the team to create, implement, monitor, and adjust students’ Pathways Personalized Education Plans (PPEPs) to support achievement of individual educational goals.
• Utilizes a variety of formative and summative assessments to evaluate students’ standards mastery and progress.
• Embodies an inclusive, student-centered approach that focuses on equitable access for all students.
• Facilitates collaborative discussions with students and parents to address and adjust program goals.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates Certificated Teacher Resources (CTRs).
• Proctors local and state summative assessments in a focused, compliant testing environment.
• Demonstrates evidence of team building, collaboration, creative problem solving, flexibility, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and genuine care for each student.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities to improve practices and outcomes.
• Accesses multiple online and print-based curricular tools to support all students, including the needs of specific student groups.
• Implements all elements of the English Learner plan to support language proficiency and growth.
• Collaborates with Education Specialist on goals, progress, and needs of Special Education students.
• Maintains compliance with all independent study requirements while meeting deadlines.
• Accounts for school resources and ensures materials are properly cared for and returned in a timely manner.
• Gains proficiency in various online academic support systems to track student progress and access real-time data.
• Implements the MTSS process to engage all learners in the academic program.
• Customizes academic plans based on information gained through student assessments and surveys.
• Participates on a department with a focus on curriculum, college and career readiness, equity and inclusion, or data and technology systems integration.
• Conducts home visits as necessary to enhance student engagement.
• Creates and maintains community partnerships and participates in the organization’s…