Special Education Teacher (Elementary) – Lee Montessori Public Charter School – Washington, DC

About Lee Montessori Public Charter School

Lee Montessori is a public charter school in Northeast Washington, DC that currently serves children ages 3-7 in primary and lower elementary level Montessori classrooms. Our mission is to foster a lifetime love of learning and cultivate independence among DC schoolchildren. Our school will use the student-centered Montessori Method, an evidence-based approach to closing the opportunity gap. Lee Montessori PCS will create a peaceful, multi-age learning environment for public preschool and elementary-aged children that foster the physical, social, emotional, and academic growth and development of students and produces life-long learners. The school’s social and academic culture follows the rigorous standards for excellence as set forth by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
Special Education Teacher Position Description

Under the direction of the Principal and the Student Support Coordinator, the Special Education Teacher will lead a classroom of approximately 5 children with varying disabilities. The teacher will be responsible for presenting Montessori lessons to students, delivering academic interventions, participating in parent education and conferences, record-keeping, and assessment. The Special Education teacher will also be responsible for communicating with the general education teachers for push-in/pull-out services.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum, Collaboration, and Classroom Management

Implementing engaging instruction, using the Montessori Method, based on the IEP goals and objectives of each student.
Collaborate with the general education teachers and the Student Support Coordinator for push in and pull out services.
Preparing the classroom environment to meet the students’ needs and interests.
Develop Montessori materials for the targeted instruction.

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences

Assisting in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
Preparing documents and reports necessary to facilitate parent teacher conferences, IEP meetings, or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment

Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.
Completing all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.
Participating in all assessment-related trainings.
Preparing student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

The ideal candidate will:

Meet state educational requirements, preferably a valid state-issued teaching license for Cross-Categorical Special Education in elementary education or meet eligibility, including undergraduate studies in Special Education and passing scores on Praxis I & II.

Have AMS or AMI training at either the primary or elementary level.

Have experience working with students with ASD using Applied Behavior analysis therapy practices

Have at least 3 years classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting.

Demonstrate a willingness to integrate data and assessment with traditional Montessori curriculum in order to close the achievement gap for our students.

Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission.

Compensation and Benefits: Lee Montessori PCS offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

How to apply

Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted and roles are filled on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@leemontessori.org. For more information, please visit www.LeeMontessori.org.

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