SY 26-27 Special Education Teacher / Special Education Department Chair in Washington, District of Columbia at Girls Global Academy

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter. Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose. Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for:

• You are highly qualified and mission oriented
• You are passionate about all girls’ high school education
• You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment
• You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset
• You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1

If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!

About Special Education Teacher / Special Education Department Chair

The Special Education Teacher/Department Chair is an integral member of the GGA instructional leadership team who will be responsible for the coordination of the Special Education Department. This position will work closely with teachers and the leadership team as it relates to Child Find and will also support staff in Universal Design for Learning and differentiation. This role will be committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore and excel. This role includes contributing to GGA’s curriculum development and supporting the school’s mission of academic excellence and female empowerment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education and certification in Special Education Degree or certification in special education.
• A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience as a special education teacher.
• Extensive background knowledge with EASY IEP.
• Knowledge of and experience with Universal Design for Learning and learning strategies for English learners
• Expertise in programs used to assess students for services.
• Advanced understanding of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management of Special Education Team:

• Create and update staff schedules to meet student service hour needs
• Conduct weekly SPED team meetings
• Coordinate and conduct SPED professional development
• Conduct bi-weekly, individualized staff check-ins/coaching sessions
• Advocate for SPED team needs and requirements in leadership team meetings
• Coordinate with Director of Academics to cover special education team absences/class coverage
• Point of contact for student evaluations
• Support co-teaching needs between SPED Team and content instructors
• Collaborates with the Director of Academics for lesson planning support for general education
• Provides lesson planning support for special education teachers
• Monitors testing accommodations

Program Development/Program Planning:

• Designs, implements and evaluates processes and procedures for services to include student referrals, placement and continuous assessments
• Providing resources and building connections with community providers to provide referrals to the students and families

About Our School

Girls Global Academy (GGA) is an all-girls public charter high school in Washington, DC. Our school’s program has three primary focuses:

1. International Baccalaureate academics, combined with distinctive engineering and business pathways;
2. A school culture that values all learners by working daily to fulfill the four promises of sisterhood, scholarship, service and safety;
3. Service learning projects that extend rigorous academics to provide experiences outside the classroom.

Our Commitments to Staff:

• Personalized professional development tailored to your needs as an educator
• Support and coaching from an experienced leadership team
• A seat at the table where you are a decision maker in an equitable and inclusive environment
• Work-life rhythm where you are encouraged to make self care a priority

How to Apply

Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. All applicants will have to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.