Special Education Teacher

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role

The Special Education Teacher commits to teaching and leading Momentum's mission, instructional vision, and excellence for our scholars with special needs. The Special Education Teacher will work collaboratively with the Principal and Special Education Coordinator to build, create and implement initial and Annual Individualized Education Plans, collaborate with teachers to provide appropriate accommodations for scholars, and overall daily operations of the school.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Demonstrate high expectations for the achievement and development of all students and teachers and foster a safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environment in which students and teachers can thrive with a particular emphasis on loving words and loving actions. 
• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students
• Collaborate with co-teachers to provide rigorous, standards-based learning to students with individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Execute rigorous, small-group instruction based on individual needs of students
• Differentiate curriculum and instruction to meet needs of students with IEPs
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making and IEP development
• Design and implement high quality IEPs that effectively describe student strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria
• Play a significant role on an entrepreneurial team to establish policies and procedures, use best-practice instructional strategies
• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.
• Support the success of all Momentum Schools; sharing best practices with other school leaders and providing input to improve regional and school teams
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Missouri Special Education Teaching Certification required (Mild-mod cross categorical K-12)

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of special education teaching experience (experience working with students and families in urban communities is a plus)
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience working with a diverse group (various range of academics and behaviors)
• Ability to multitask
• Experience building student and classroom schedules
• Ability to take charge of paraprofessionals, provide materials and support as needed
• Strong classroom/behavior management and organizational skills
• Restraint trained or willing to be trained
• Able to communicate with families in a variety of ways, on a regular basis, regarding progress, behavior, etc.
• Able to communicate with classroom teachers on how to best support their scholars when pushing into the classroom

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education and Certification Assistance

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• PTO rollover up to 80 hours
• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)

Compensation

The salary for this position begins at $40,036.52 and increases based on years of experience, certification(s), and highest level of education. 

Schedule

Teachers and staff are expected to be present for core hours of 7:15AM to 4:00PM during the school year from August to May.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.