Overview

Bridges is seeking a Special Education Lead Teacher for an elementary level non-categorical self-contained classroom for students with high level special needs.

$1000.00 dollar signing bonus for new hires!!!

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:

  • Responsibility
  • Engagement
  • Acceptance
  • Creativity
  • Honesty

Who Are We Looking For

We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.

Our Graduate Profile

A Bridges “Graduate”

  • Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.
  • Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.
  • Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.
  • Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.
  • Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals.
  • Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.

As a Special Education Teacher you will be responsible for…

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

  • Plan and manage an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom with high level special needs students and assistant teachers.
  • Develop and implement the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation in collaboration with the lead teacher under the supervision of the BCBA
  • Contribute to Social/Emotional progress reports and IEP development under the supervision of the BCBA
  • Assess student progress regularly using VBMAPP Milestones, Transitions, and Barriers assessments.
  • Regularly collect data to track students’ progress in 3 program areas: curriculum, IEP, and ABA/VB.
  • Complete quarterly progress reports (IEP progress reports and curriculum progress reports).
  • Collaborate with related service providers, special education coordinator, curriculum coordinator, ELL Teacher and student parents to plan for student needs.
  • Implement and maintain student’s Functional Communication Protocols and Behavior Protocols to respond to students’ behavior appropriately and successfully.
  • Participate in the IEP process by writing present levels, IEP goals, and providing thoughtful reflections during team meetings.
  • Coordinate with general education teachers to create opportunities of inclusive learning.
  • Support the creation of a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students.
  • Engage parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
  • Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
  • Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
  • Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
  • Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
  • Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
  • Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions.
  • Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
  • Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
  • Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
  • Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
  • Other professional duties as assigned.

SCHOOL CULTURE

  • Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
  • Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times.
  • Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
  • Other school culture expectations as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Have a dual Masters Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education; a Masters Degree and certification in Special Education; a Bachelor’s Degree and certification in Special Education; or a BA and passed the Praxis SPED exams. BA and experience in special education.
  • Have 1 to 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting. 2 or more years of teaching experience is preferred.
  • Be a strong classroom manager.
  • Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
  • Be committed to their own learning including training in ABA/VB.
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.
  • Passion for public schools.
  • Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
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