DESCRIPTION

The Napa Foundation for Options in Education is seeking a dynamic and passionate Special Education Teacher (Certificated) for our new charter school, Mayacamas Countywide Middle School, which opened Fall 2024. The teacher reports to the Head of School and is responsible for the implementation of our Special Education curriculum and manages all aspects of our Special Education Program. The teacher fosters a collaborative and stimulating classroom environment for a diverse group of students, as well as fosters a strong collaboration between parents, faculty members, board members and community partners.

Because MCMS will be in its third year, we are not just looking for teachers, but for founding educators. We need people who want to work, and can thrive, in a fast-paced, evolving setting, and who demonstrate flexibility, creativity and persistence. MCMS needs educators who want to play a significant role in evolving our model and curriculum, facilitating meetings, designing school systems, and helping to create a school culture that is focused on social-emotional health, high achievement and community. We are searching for educators committed to the love of teaching and building a long-term legacy for Napa families.

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary roles and responsibilities of the Special Ed Teacher shall include/but are not limited to:

• Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs

• Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs

• Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities

• Teach and mentor students in small groups, and one-on-one

• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress

• Update IEPs and ILPs to reflect students’ progress and goals in accordance with school policies and applicable laws

• Discuss students’ progress with parents, Parent Liaison (when hired), Counselor (when hired), EL Coordinator (when hired), teachers and other personnel as appropriate

• Serve as primary contact for Special Education families

• Supervise and mentor instructional aides who work with students with disabilities (SWD)

• Collaborate with outside services providers and consultants, as well as partner community service agencies as needed

• Attend Student Support and Progress Team (SSPT) meetings as needed and ensure appropriate follow-up

• Assist Head of School in ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and policies related to MCMS’ SWD

• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and to life outside school

• Additional duties as may be assigned by the Head of School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in special education; Master’s is a plus

• Valid state special education certificate

• Completion of a student-teaching program

• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role

• Strong knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies

• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

• A patient, resourceful, and resilient personality

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. Please send a resume and compelling letter of interest via email to info@napaoptionsforeducation.org

• Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits

• We are a non-profit public benefit 501(c)3 corporation

• Principals only. No recruiters please.

  
  

Thank you for your interest in this position.