Elementary Special Education Teacher

Meeting Street Schools

Jasper County, South Carolina

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Date Posted	April 15, 2024
Industry	K-12: Charter Schools
Certification Needed	Yes
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

WHO WE ARE

Meeting Street Schools – Jasper & Beaufort (MSJB) is a pioneering tuition-free public charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background, we believe in a holistic approach to learning that focuses on the whole child. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for a successful future.

The Role

Special Education teachers deliver differentiated instruction to students with disabilities in a self-contained or inclusion classroom setting to meet IEP goals and drive rigorous academic, social emotional, and life skills instruction. The Special Education teacher will plan and deliver lessons that incorporate multiple learning modalities, adapt and modify instruction, and create strategies and meaningful interventions to support students’ learning along side a team of Special Education Aides and classroom teachers. Special Education teachers combine the ability to motivate and educate, to develop academic as well as character skills, and to make a college preparatory education relevant both now and for the future. MSS teachers have a growth mindset and participate in rigorous professional development throughout the year, including Responsive Classroom training, whole and small group school-wide focus professional development, team analysis of performance data, and other personalized opportunities for teachers to grow.

This role is for our Jasper & Beaufort campus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct academic and social-emotional instruction in an inclusion or self-contained setting to students with exceptionalities
Collaborate with colleagues to plan and execute lessons in a co-taught setting
Manage and develop special education aides to help deliver instruction and support students with disabilities in the general education setting
Complete long, short-term, and daily planning addressing the individual needs of students, focusing on accommodations and modifications to ensure student growth
Direct caseload management of up to 12 students; monitor growth towards IEP goals, complete progress reports and documentation and facilitates meetings in accordance with state and district IEP policy
Assist in building classroom community and relationships with families
Review data to determine next steps for instruction, IEP goals, and academic LRE placement
Commit to professional and personal growth through reflection, feedback, and collaboration
Advocate for student needs and effectively communicate with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate the IEP process and Other school and grade-level duties as assigned

Skills and Characteristics

A commitment to the mission of Meeting Street Schools, deep love of content, and an unwavering belief that all students can and will succeed
Strong instructional and classroom management skills
High level of personal organization and planning
Team player
Ability to inspire, motivate and engage children

Education and Background

Bachelor's degree required
Active or in-process teaching certification in Special Education
Successful experience teaching or working in underserved communities

The salary for this role starts at $65,000 and is commensurate with experience. Additionally, Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee + Family Wellness

Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Retirement Plans

Referral and Retention Bonuses

All new hires for this opportunity are eligible for $1,500 in newcomer awards on top of their salary offer for this opportunity (paid out during 1st year of employment) and are eligible for additional bonus opportunities.

In addition to our newcomer package, as a team member joining to teach Special Education with an active Special Education certification, you are eligible for an additional stipend for the 24-25AY.

At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.