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School Mission Compass Collegiate Academy provides every scholar with the academic foundation and strong habits that inspire and cultivate lifelong learners who lead purposeful, civic lives. Compass Collegiate Academy strives to create a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist community. People from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. School Overview Compass Collegiate Academy (CCA) is a public charter school that opened in Charleston, South Carolina with grades K-1 in August of 2021. Our school is adding a grade each year thereafter until we are a full Kindergarten through 8th grade school. CCA has intentionally built its school model and budget to ensure that the student body is representative of the student population in North Charleston and the Charleston peninsula, the school’s geographic target area. CCA is driven by core beliefs: All Means All - The school operates with a non-negotiable belief in the potential of every child, and every adult will act as if every scholar can achieve at high levels irrespective of background. Rigorous Curriculum - The curriculum is designed to help scholars develop foundational knowledge and advanced literacy skills in the early grades to prepare for higher-order analysis and critical thinking later. Social and Emotional Growth - The school focuses on helping scholars understand their identities and communities and build relationships across lines of difference, developing character strengths such as kindness, determination, curiosity, gratitude and integrity. High-quality Staff - The school will have a robust hiring and development model to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment for scholars, with ongoing growth for both adults and students. Personalized Learning through Data-Driven Instruction - A cycle of assessment, analysis, and action to identify needs and differentiate instruction. Parental Involvement and Intentional Community - Families are partners in growth and development, with updates on scholar progress, regular communication with teachers, and access to workshops and events. The school will cultivate a supportive community among diverse families. Job Description
Role Expectations The Special Education Teacher
works closely with the Lead Teachers, the Dean of Academics and the Executive Director to support CCA scholars who are at risk for academic underperformance due to emotional, cognitive, and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s academic program. The Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for managing the school’s special education caseload, monitoring scholar IEPs, and providing academic, emotional, and physical support and interventions for scholars who require additional support to thrive within the school’s inclusion model. Special Education Teachers will support teachers in all academic subject areas. Responsibilities and Duties: Special Education Program Ensure operation in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. Serve as the case manager for scholars who have IEPs on caseload. Attend all required charter school sponsor special education training and workshops. Participate in the school’s pre-referral and IEP and 504 processes. Participate in the development of Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) (and potentially 504 plans) as needed. Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program and adapt literacy instruction for all special education scholars. Within caseload: Ensure scholar IEP requirements and 504 plan accommodations on caseload are being met. Assess and report mastery of IEP goals to parents and other members of the scholar’s support team. Maintain all special education records according to privacy and confidentiality requirements. Communicate regularly with parents and as required by law to support special education scholar learning needs. Participate in and collaborate with school leader or SPED coordinator to lead multi-disciplinary team meetings, including annual, eligibility, re-evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings. Instructional Collaboration and Support Provide direct intervention (instruction) to scholars in accordance with their IEP requirements. Assist teachers to adapt weekly lesson plans and instruction for individual scholars that require additional support to experience a high-quality curriculum. Assist teachers to utilize effective teaching strategies to support special education scholars in the least restrictive manner. Implement scholar behavior supports consistent with special education laws and scholar IEPs to achieve an optimal learning classroom environment. Assessment and Data Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor special education scholars’ learning and progression. Administer alternative assessments in accordance with CCA’s testing programs and state testing requirements. Evaluate scholars’ academic and SEL growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and regularly communicate with parents regarding progress. General Responsibilities Regularly participate in CCA’s professional development program, including annual summer professional development prior to school opening. Actively participate in CCA’s instructional coaching program (coach and be coached). Supervise scholars in out-of-classroom activities on rotating schedules (examples include cafeteria duty, bus monitor, and recess duty). Communicate with parents, CCA leadership team, and CCA colleagues in a timely, consistent manner. Attend school-wide functions and community events as requested. The Special Education Teacher will perform other duties as required to achieve the school’s mission. Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred. South Carolina teaching certification in relevant special education teaching field is required. Expertise and knowledge of applicable special education laws and procedures. Proven track record of achievement as a teacher, instructional coach, or academic leader. Experience working with a culturally diverse student body preferred. Ability to: Work hard to achieve the school’s mission. Improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom. Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language. Establish and maintain positive relationships with a variety of people. Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school. Additional Information
We Offer: A supportive and energetic team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and community impact. Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. Compass Collegiate Academy full-time employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plan, parental leave, and a laptop. All employment with CCA is AT-WILL and nothing contained in this job description or in any other document provided by CCA creates a contract of employment for a specified term. In at-will employment, both the employee and employer retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and with or without any advance notice. Compass Collegiate Academy is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law.
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School Mission Compass Collegiate Academy provides every scholar with the academic foundation and strong habits that inspire and cultivate lifelong learners who lead purposeful, civic lives. Compass Collegiate Academy strives to create a diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist community. People from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. School Overview Compass Collegiate Academy (CCA) is a public charter school that opened in Charleston, South Carolina with grades K-1 in August of 2021. Our school is adding a grade each year thereafter until we are a full Kindergarten through 8th grade school. CCA has intentionally built its school model and budget to ensure that the student body is representative of the student population in North Charleston and the Charleston peninsula, the school’s geographic target area. CCA is driven by core beliefs: All Means All - The school operates with a non-negotiable belief in the potential of every child, and every adult will act as if every scholar can achieve at high levels irrespective of background. Rigorous Curriculum - The curriculum is designed to help scholars develop foundational knowledge and advanced literacy skills in the early grades to prepare for higher-order analysis and critical thinking later. Social and Emotional Growth - The school focuses on helping scholars understand their identities and communities and build relationships across lines of difference, developing character strengths such as kindness, determination, curiosity, gratitude and integrity. High-quality Staff - The school will have a robust hiring and development model to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment for scholars, with ongoing growth for both adults and students. Personalized Learning through Data-Driven Instruction - A cycle of assessment, analysis, and action to identify needs and differentiate instruction. Parental Involvement and Intentional Community - Families are partners in growth and development, with updates on scholar progress, regular communication with teachers, and access to workshops and events. The school will cultivate a supportive community among diverse families. Job Description
Role Expectations The Special Education Teacher
works closely with the Lead Teachers, the Dean of Academics and the Executive Director to support CCA scholars who are at risk for academic underperformance due to emotional, cognitive, and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school’s academic program. The Special Education Teacher holds primary responsibility for managing the school’s special education caseload, monitoring scholar IEPs, and providing academic, emotional, and physical support and interventions for scholars who require additional support to thrive within the school’s inclusion model. Special Education Teachers will support teachers in all academic subject areas. Responsibilities and Duties: Special Education Program Ensure operation in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. Serve as the case manager for scholars who have IEPs on caseload. Attend all required charter school sponsor special education training and workshops. Participate in the school’s pre-referral and IEP and 504 processes. Participate in the development of Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) (and potentially 504 plans) as needed. Develop expertise with the school’s literacy program and adapt literacy instruction for all special education scholars. Within caseload: Ensure scholar IEP requirements and 504 plan accommodations on caseload are being met. Assess and report mastery of IEP goals to parents and other members of the scholar’s support team. Maintain all special education records according to privacy and confidentiality requirements. Communicate regularly with parents and as required by law to support special education scholar learning needs. Participate in and collaborate with school leader or SPED coordinator to lead multi-disciplinary team meetings, including annual, eligibility, re-evaluation, and manifestation determination meetings. Instructional Collaboration and Support Provide direct intervention (instruction) to scholars in accordance with their IEP requirements. Assist teachers to adapt weekly lesson plans and instruction for individual scholars that require additional support to experience a high-quality curriculum. Assist teachers to utilize effective teaching strategies to support special education scholars in the least restrictive manner. Implement scholar behavior supports consistent with special education laws and scholar IEPs to achieve an optimal learning classroom environment. Assessment and Data Participate cooperatively in CCA’s assessment system and data platforms to monitor special education scholars’ learning and progression. Administer alternative assessments in accordance with CCA’s testing programs and state testing requirements. Evaluate scholars’ academic and SEL growth, keep appropriate records, prepare scholar reports and regularly communicate with parents regarding progress. General Responsibilities Regularly participate in CCA’s professional development program, including annual summer professional development prior to school opening. Actively participate in CCA’s instructional coaching program (coach and be coached). Supervise scholars in out-of-classroom activities on rotating schedules (examples include cafeteria duty, bus monitor, and recess duty). Communicate with parents, CCA leadership team, and CCA colleagues in a timely, consistent manner. Attend school-wide functions and community events as requested. The Special Education Teacher will perform other duties as required to achieve the school’s mission. Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred. South Carolina teaching certification in relevant special education teaching field is required. Expertise and knowledge of applicable special education laws and procedures. Proven track record of achievement as a teacher, instructional coach, or academic leader. Experience working with a culturally diverse student body preferred. Ability to: Work hard to achieve the school’s mission. Improve the minds and lives of scholars in and out of the classroom. Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written language. Establish and maintain positive relationships with a variety of people. Engage families and the larger community in the life of the school. Additional Information
We Offer: A supportive and energetic team environment. Opportunities for professional growth and community impact. Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. Compass Collegiate Academy full-time employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plan, parental leave, and a laptop. All employment with CCA is AT-WILL and nothing contained in this job description or in any other document provided by CCA creates a contract of employment for a specified term. In at-will employment, both the employee and employer retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and with or without any advance notice. Compass Collegiate Academy is committed to providing equal access to educational and employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, sex, or any other protected characteristic, as may be required by law.
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