Special Needs Educator (3rd Grade)

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Special Education Teacher (Grade 3)

Compensation : Pays up to $60 per hour

Job Type : Full-time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of elementary students with special needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for our Grade 3 classroom. If you’re committed to fostering academic achievement and character development in a positive learning environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities :

As a Special Education Teacher, your role will include, but is not limited to :

Academic Achievement and Character Development :

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
• Motivate students to reach high academic and behavioral standards.
• Engage students and families in the development of academic success and the School's Core Values.
• Utilize data to drive instruction and intervention strategies.
• Design and implement unit and lesson plans in collaboration with grade / subject teams.
• Hold all students accountable during transitions, trips, and school events.
• Lead daily student CREW sessions to help students build positive relationships with peers and adults, aligning with the school-wide Crew curriculum and Habits of Scholarship.
• Provide differentiated instruction to ensure that all students demonstrate 1.5 years of growth as measured by NWEA’s MAP assessment to close the achievement gap.
• Serve as the “owner” of all special education-related services, including writing and implementing rigorous, standards-driven Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), managing legal documents related to IEPs and 504 plans, liaising with external service providers, ensuring compliance with mandates, and coordinating the annual IEP review process.
• Participate in evaluations using the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Professional Growth and Development :

Skills and Characteristics :

Educational Background and Requirements :