Overview
Salary : $58,000-$69,000
- See notes on salary in the Compensation section.
An invitation to all experienced, equity-driven elementary and middle school teachers who believe in the potential of all students and who want to build a school founded upon belonging, resilience, achievement, vulnerability, enthusiasm and leadership.
WHO ARE YOU?
You are passionate about teaching and learning- your scholars', your colleagues' and yours. You have a track record leading scholars to academic excellence. You not only believe that every young person deserves an incredible academic experience, but ensuring that scholars' diverse needs are met socially and emotionally also compels you. You are willing to challenge yourself, your colleagues, and your scholars to realize a school where every person is known, loved, and challenged each day.
WHO ARE WE?
Being a part of the Catalyst team is a unique opportunity. We are deeply committed to achieving our mission of supporting our diverse scholars to live full lives and to succeed in college, career, and life and of finding their purpose and passion so that they can cultivate the critical hope, optimism and leadership essential to be catalysts in their community and world. Our schools are tightly-knit families where every child is known, loved, and challenged. Our strong community is rooted in high expectations, joy and exudes our core values :
Belonging. We are stronger together.Resiliency. What we do today is what matters most.Achievement. When you succeed, we all succeed.Vulnerability. I speak my truth and I listen to yours.Enthusiasm. We show our spark and bring our hearts.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
of a Catalyst Education Specialist
Serve as Special Education Expert :
Provide special education instruction, interventions and support to scholars in alignment with their IEPsPlan and execute special education programming at school site, including writing IEPs, tracking progress, communicating with families, teachers, and outside service providers, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and coordinating site-specific evaluation efforts and program model implementationAssist in spreading inclusion best practices through collaborating with colleagues and delivering targeted professional developmentSupport in the development and implementation of site RTI planServe as Expert for English Language Learner (ELL) Supports :
Provide interventions and support to scholars during the school day, and on an ongoing basis as needed for scholar development.Plan and execute English Language Learner programming at school site, including compliance with all applicable laws and coordinating site-specific evaluation efforts and program model implementation.Provide professional development to all instructional staff through training, modeling and coaching the delivery of instruction and supports to ELLs in accordance with curriculum identified by Catalyst Public Schools using various coaching methodsProvide individualized materials and coaching to faculty to support ELL learning across different school settingsServe as a guide and role model for scholars :
Build an environment for learning that invites and excites scholar learningLive and model Catalyst's core values with scholars and their familiesEmpower scholars to access their voices and leadershipCommit to your professional learning and growth
Collaborate with your principal and school team to improve instruction, build strong school culture, and grow your leadership skillsAuthentically engage in Catalyst's culture of adult learning and professional developmentMentor new and aspiring teachers :
Include teachers / small group instructors in your planning and instructional implementationUphold and model Catalyst's core values with other teachers inside and outside your classroomShare in success and progress and own growth areas- both your own and that of our scholarsSKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
of a Catalyst Education Specialist
Enthusiasm and mastery for elementary and middle school special education, RTI, and ELL supportsStrong organizational and planning skillsUse of data to drive instructional moves and intervention paths for scholarsExcellent and culturally relevant classroom management skillsCommitment to Catalyst's model including social emotional learning integrationBelief in the importance of working in a diverse, inclusive, and equity driven work placeDeep desire to grow and learn even when it is uncomfortableCollaborate with teammates and families to ensure Catalyst makes good on our missionCommunicate clearly and effectively with scholars, families, colleagues, and teamEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, PASSION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
of a Catalyst Learning Specialist
Teaching experience with proven record of student growthBachelor's degree and extracurricular leadershipMinimum of 3 years special education teaching experienceBelief in and alignment with Catalyst's mission, core values and educational model is non-negotiableExperience planning and conducting professional developmentWashington State teaching certificate (or on-track plan to obtain one if from out of state)Successful background checkBilingual in Spanish strongly preferredWE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Catalyst Public Schools seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position. We believe that maximizing the diversity of our organization and recruiting a team that reflects the diversity of our scholars is good for our whole community.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal employment opportunity and respect in the workplace are the foundation of Catalyst Public Schools. We prohibit and do not tolerate harassment, intimidation, bullying, discriminatory, or retaliatory behavior. All aspects of your employment are based upon your personal capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion / creed, sex / gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, age, military status, marital status, partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected class as established by federal, state, or local law.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We provide all teachers a full benefits package and opportunities for professional growth . Lead Teachers get access to :
A coach and weekly coachingTimely and differentiated professional development throughout the yearOpportunities for leadership stipends when a track record of success has been establishedThe current salary range for an Education Specialist is $58,000 -$69,000. Compensation will not decrease as new scales are introduced and approved.
Do you see yourself and your passion in what you have read?
To apply please complete a resume and cover letter and submit them to talent@catalystpublicschools.org
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