Summary

The Special Education teacher will nurture a classroom environment which: centers students; fosters learning and personal growth; develops critical thinking and problem solving skills; encourages student agency, voice and inquiry; honors the brilliance, identities, and gifts of each student; and builds strong relationships rooted in care and belief in the immense potential of young people.

Description

SFCS Special Education Teacher Posting 

2024-2025

 

At Southside Family Charter School, we believe that education plays a crucial role in our communities' capacities to dream new worlds where all people experience dignity, joy, liberation and belonging.  We believe our young people have the imagination and creativity to contribute to radical change in our communities. Do you believe that education should be liberatory, transformational and restorative ? Do you believe that issues of social justice can be taught and contextualized to students no matter the grade level?  Southside Family Charter School has been partnering with students, families, and communities around these very beliefs for 50 years.  We are in a very exciting time of rebirth and regeneration in our community, dreaming toward the next 50 years, and we are looking for value aligned educators that want to contribute to our evolution. 

 

Who are we? 

 

Southside Family Charter School is a small, K-8 school that meets the needs of a culturally and ethnically diverse population by engaging children in critical thinking and problem solving, involving children in political and social activism, encouraging creative expression, offering a wide range of electives and advocating for children and families.

 

Read more about what sets us apart here. 

 

About the position: 

 

First and foremost, we are seeking value aligned and critically conscious educators committed to a social justice education. 

 

The Special Education teacher will nurture a classroom environment which: centers students; fosters learning and personal growth; develops critical thinking and problem solving skills; encourages student agency, voice and inquiry; honors the brilliance, identities, and gifts of each student; and builds strong relationships rooted in care and belief in the immense potential of young people.  As a member of the Southside staff community, they will model the values and mission of our school, work collaboratively with colleagues, be open to their own learning/unlearning and growth, and build relationships with families and community.

 

We are are looking for folx who:

  • Licensed as an Academic Behavioral Strategist and will provide specialized instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities (LD, OHD, ASD, or EBD).  

  • Have a demonstrated experience building relationships and community with elementary  age students.

  • Are skilled in parent communication.

  • Hold experience collaborating with general education teachers to support student accommodations and modifications.

  • Have strong experience writing IEP’s and conducting evaluations. 

  • Have demonstrated experiences monitoring and documenting progress. 

  • Understand how disability justice is critical for students to experience social justice in school

  • Have a desire and ability to work collaboratively with other staff members.

  • Have a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

  • Are excellent community builders with skills that include strategies for supporting students through a trauma informed and restorative approach and building healthy interpersonal relationships

  • Have the ability to adapt their  instruction to meet diverse student needs.

  • Have skills and experience to develop culturally relevant and justice oriented curriculum

What are the school hours and school year ?

The 2024-2025 school year will have a student contact day of 9am-4pm.  Our contract day will be 8:15am-4:15pm. See our 2024-2025 calendar here. 

 

Compensation: 

SFCS uses a compensation scale for licensed staff based on years of experience.  We honor all years of teaching experience in other school settings.

 

We are offering a base salary between $40,000-$60,500.  Additionally, stipend pay is offered for degrees beyond teacher education/licensure degrees, training certification in alignment with our mission (ie: restorative practices/justice, cultural relevance, trauma informed, etc.) and teacher leader responsibilities (ie: assessment, QComp, etc.).  

 

Our Benefits Include: 

Coverage of 95% Employee Healthcare & 90% for Dependent Healthcare. 

  • Complimentary telehealth included. 

Dental is fully covered for employees and dependents. 

100% Employer Covered Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans 

 

Application Guidelines: 

To be considered please submit your resume along with a statement/answer to the two questions below: 

 

  1. As an educator committed to social justice, what values and commitments shape your practice?

  2. Secondarily, please provide a clear example of a time where you and your students experienced living these values together.

 

All complete applications (resume and statement) will be reviewed right away and candidates will be contacted after review. The position will be posted until filled. 

 

All questions and expressions of interest can be directed to: Employment@southsidefamilyschool.org