Special Education Teacher - High School

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School

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Special EducationTeacher - High School (Grades 9-10)

About

E.L. Haynes Public Charter School was founded in 2004 and has an award-winning program based on effective practices for advancing student achievement. E.L. Haynes is among the top-performing charter schools in Washington D.C., and is recognized locally and nationally as a model and for our exceptional student achievement gains.  E.L. Haynes currently serves over 900 students in grades PreK-10 and continues to grow until it serves PreK-12th grade.

Our Mission 

Every E.L. Haynes student of every race, socioeconomic status, and home language will reach high levels of academic achievement and be prepared to succeed at the college of his or her choice.  Every E.L. Haynes student will be adept at mathematical reasoning, will use scientific methods effectively to frame and solve problems, and will develop the lifelong skills needed to be successful individuals, active community members, and responsible citizens. 

Description

Special Education Teacher Responsibilities

• Develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for a caseload of students with identified special needs that are aligned with E.L. Haynes rigorous learning standards.
• Provide direct instruction using evidence-based methods, including but not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), TEACCH, discrete trial, incidental learning, Pivotal Response Treatment, augmented communication, picture exchange communication, sensory diets, and vocational training.
• Teach functional academic skills and adaptive living skills to promote social competency.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers to identify instructional strategies that promote student success in all content areas to promote participation in an inclusive environment. 
• Assist students, families, and staff in understanding students’ exceptionalities so that all can advocate for and support students’ achievement of their academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Embrace E. L. Haynes Educational Program; Ensure access to core content areas—language arts, math, science, and social studies.
• Measure student progress toward state and national standards.

Teacher Responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver exceptional instruction aligned to E. L. Haynes’ rigorous academic standards, assessments, student assessment data, and E. L. Haynes curriculum framework.
• Conduct and organize on-going assessments of student performance using multiple assessment tools including standardized tests, performance assessments, anecdotal records, homework and individualized assessments as appropriate.
• Collaborate and co-teach with Lead Teacher (when applicable).
• Create a classroom culture and environment that demonstrates the E. L. Haynes Promise by consistently modeling the promise, practicing Responsive Classroom techniques, displaying recent high-quality student work, and maintaining a classroom that is designed and organized for maximal student learning.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, research based strategies into teaching and assessment practices.
• Integrate the use of complex, engaging, standards based problems into teaching practice.
• Create and assess standards based intellectual and relational connections across difference.
• Engage parents and families in their students’ academic success. 
• Be an active member of the E. L. Haynes Professional Learning Community.
• Contribute to the productivity of the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Remediate skill deficits without compromising the curricular program.
• Differentiate formative assessments (independent practice, homework, exit tickets, etc.)
• Incorporate literacy strategies into daily instructional routine.  

Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will have two or more years of teaching experience in an urban setting and will be highly qualified under NCLB.  The ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge and skills:    

• A master’s degree in special education or equivalent.  Exceptional candidates who do not have a master’s degree may be considered.
• Three or more years of special education and/or general education teaching experience at the high school level.
• Special Education certification or enrollment in a certification program is required.
• Experience with both resource/self-contained and inclusion environments preferred.
• Experience working with students with significant intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Experience working with EasyIEP required.

 Spanish speakers and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply

  
Salary & Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications. 

E.L. Haynes is an equal-opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.  E.L. Haynes will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the position being filled.

To Apply

Please visit the Join Our Team page, Open Positions on the E.L. Haynes website; www.elhaynes.org/positions.html to submit an application.  You may upload your resume and other relevant documents.