Special Education Co-Teacher

Celebrations Speech Group Inc.

Special Education Co-Teacher

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee Perks Program

    Mileage Reimbursement

    Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Life Insurance

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Relocation bonus

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    APPLY ASAP! Second Grade Special Educators and Educational Specialists– We're hiring NOW in Washington, D.C.!

    We are hiring an excited & eager credentialed Education Specialist or Special Education Teacher for an in-person school-based assignment in Washington, D.C.! Your role will include case management, IEP development, standardized assessments, and delivery of specialized academic instruction for a caseload of middle or high school students for the 2024-2025 school year. Inclusive school site & collaborative staff – it’s the ideal position!

    Celebrations Speech Group is a private practice and Non-Public Agency with decades of experience providing quality special education and therapy services to children with special needs in schools, homes, and clinics. What makes us dynamic is our supportive, vibrant, and collaborative environment, where we give you the tools you need to succeed and develop leadership and clinical skills.

    Responsibilities:

    Provide intensive instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a blended instructional model that supports student growth and enrichment.

    Administer and score individual assessments and standardized achievement tests.

    Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal law.

    Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech therapists, psychologists, and other service providers.

    Develop individualized, modified lessons and/or curriculum for students whose IEP includes modified curriculum. Train key stakeholders (e.g., general education teachers, paraeducators, etc) to support the delivery of instruction.

    Update and maintain students’ special education records, both digital and physical, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, parent signature pages, and other relevant documentation.

    Ensure all students are receiving services commensurate with their IEPs and making ongoing progress toward meeting goals as outlined in their IEPs.

    Collaborate with general education colleagues, the Director of Special Education and Program Specialists to accommodate, differentiate, and modify student learning and materials to best meet the student’s needs through co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small groups, and one-to-one support, provide meaningful inclusion. Support staff and teachers in implementing Special Education programs and services.

    Qualifications:

    REQUIRED: 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.

    Able to provide direct services in person to students

    Ability to build rapport with staff.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Positive and collaborative demeanor.

    Knowledge of and ability to implement Special Education law and policy.

    Must have a strong desire to work with a wide array of patients (age, race, ethnicity, etc)

    Strong technological skills

    Complete assigned tasks without supervision

    Communicate effectively at all organizational levels

    We offer competitive compensation, extensive resources & support, mileage reimbursements, and professional development plans.

    Benefits

    Full-time staff receives:

    Medical, Dental, Vision benefits,

    Wellness Resources and Life Insurance

    401K Retirement Plan.

    Paid Sick leave.

    Enrollment in CSG’s Employee Discount Perks Program that provides discounts on nationally recognized brand-name products or services, including Travel, Childcare, Education, Auto, Home, Tax Prep, and more.

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    Reimbursement for Continuing Education Units.

    Mileage Reimbursement.

    Apply today, and our School Staff Consultant team will reach out to you directly!