Rocketship Public Schools

Special Education Teacher

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$68k-$89kDetected 278 days ago

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About the role

Our model ensures that students with disabilities learn alongside their peers in the general education setting whenever possible.
They are supported through weekly coaching from school leaders and additional coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist, ensuring strong professional growth and alignment to best practices.
Education Specialists report to their Principal or an Assistant Principal.

We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve.
Behavior support is also central to the role.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Our Ideal Candidate
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy.
For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Position Description Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Mild/Moderate Support Needs), play a critical role in ensuring every student has access to an excellent, inclusive education.
Specialists work closely with students, families, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support aligned to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
At Rocketship, we believe in the power of inclusive education.

Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.
Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community.
We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country.
At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

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