shiningstarpcs

shiningstarpcs

Learning Specialist/SpEd Teacher - SY2026-2027

Washington, District of Columbia

Sponsorship not specified$61k-$95kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS (SSMA) is seeking a Learning Specialist /Special Education Teacher for students in grades PK 3 - 6.
  • The Learning Specialist /Special Education Teacher's broad area of responsibility is to ensure that each student will learn and flourish academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing and responsive Montessori learning environment.
  • Each student, guided by the Learning Specialist,is expected to achieve at a high academic and personal level, according to his/her potential.

Responsibilities

  • Implements each student's IEP in the inclusion special needs setting, and in support of and in cooperation with the classroom Guide/Teacher(s).

Requirements

  • Use special programs platforms with proficiency and/or attend OSSE trainings
  • Ability to provide services to all children and families with respect and dignity
  • Proven ability to administer, interpret, and analyze formal and informal assessments, such as ASQ, Brigance, Wilson, Woodcock-Johnson, Ortho-Gillingham, and similar tools.
  • Demonstrated data literacy and ability to use assessment outcomes to inform instruction, progress monitoring, and IEP development.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Model Montessori 'grace and courtesy' curriculum
  • A passion for teaching and working in and with diverse communities
  • A passion for growing independent, confident, and intellectually curious children
  • A love of children, sel,f and a sense of humor
  • Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required; Masters, and additional certification or coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), reading (K-6), autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disabilities highly preferred.
  • MUST hold a valid teacher's license/certification in special education or be eligible to qualify for one in the District of Columbia

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Masters, and additional certification or coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), reading (K-6), autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disabilities highly preferred.
  • Advanced credentials (e.g., BCBA certification, reading specialist endorsement, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • Passing PRAXIS score preferred.

Compensation

  • Salary range at $61,400 - 95,100 will be commensurate with degree, certification and years of experience
  • About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School
  • Position Summary:
  • Please note: The position may require supporting student's both in/person and virtually.
  • Typical working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
  • Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

Benefits

  • Paid personal time off, sick leave, short/long term disability, life insurance, family leave, bereavement leave, all federal holidays and religious holiday leave.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan options
  • Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School's mission is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential.
  • In cooperation with classroom Guides/Teachers, and Director of Special Programs creates an individualized educational pla(IEP) for each student requiring special needs support.
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