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Position: Special Education Teacher – High School (9-12)
Reports to: High School Principal
Vision Statement:
SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow.
Mission Statement:
SkyView Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies and community service. Staff, parents and students are actively involved in a culture of expectation and support where individuals are respected, valued and known by the content of their character.
Responsibilities:
The Learning Specialist will provide special education support and help to ensure the educational development of students in high school. All teachers will be responsible for the adoption of the school mission and vision. In addition, teachers will show a commitment to furthering their own professional development and building relationships with families.
Responsibilities:
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Work collaboratively to design Individual Education Programs that implement evidence based differentiated and innovative instruction to support academic growth, positive social relationships, and positive behavior for learning to promote educational access
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Demonstrate effective case management skills
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Attend weekly team meetings
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Conduct and lead IEP meetings
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Administer comprehensive learning evaluations
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Collaborate with teachers to adapt curriculum
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Administer tests
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Coordinate and communicate with instructional support professionals about schedules and responsibilities
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Communicate regularly with Principal and Director of Student Support Services about caseload
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Maintain proper documentation regarding IEPs, accommodations, and parent/teacher communications
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Collaborate with general education teachers and ISP staff regarding IEP students
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Special Education endorsement(Mild/Moderate disabilities)
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Background with educating students with learning disabilities
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Previous experience as a Learning Specialist
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Previous experience in modifying and/or adapting curriculum
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Good diagnostic skills
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Excellent communication skills including report writing and record keeping
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Proficient in the use of technology
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Excels in collaboration and has a team mindset
Desired Attributes:
Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, communicators, and enthusiastic about the SVA charter school model which empowers staff and families, values Core Knowledge, Classical curriculum, foreign language, character education, and service to the community.
Other desired attributes include:
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Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence and Classical teaching methods
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Passion for developing a whole-school culture that provides appropriate structure for grades Kl-12
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Precise, persuasive and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills
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Entrepreneurial attitude, solid decision-making and well-developed management skills
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Accountable for their own actions and decisions as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs
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Accessible with an open-minded approach to students, staff, parents and community
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Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community
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Strong desire to develop relationships with students, staff and families
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Has a growth mindset
Please submit cover letters and resumes to: [email protected]
To learn more visit the website: www.skyviewacademy.org
SkyView prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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