Special Educator/Resource Teacher for Middle School and Testing Coordinator for K-8 - Our Lady of Victory School - Washington DC
Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
Location
District of Columbia
Salary
$65,000 - $100,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
This role involves planning and delivering instruction to individual and small groups of middle school students in academic and social skills, while also serving as the K-8 Testing Coordinator for standardized assessments like MAP and HSPT. The educator must maintain an inclusive learning environment, modify general education materials, and collaborate with general education teachers to support students with disabilities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and coursework or applicable experience in special education, with one year of relevant experience preferred. Essential requirements include excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Google Workspace and assistive technologies like iPads, and the ability to maintain professional relationships and handle confidential information.
Job description
Our Lady of Victory School in Washington DC is hiring a Special Educator/Resource Teacher for Middle School and Testing Coordinator for K-8. This is a full time role and will report to the Principal. This role will also serve as the Testing Coordinator for standardized testing (MAP, HSPT) The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $100,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Please forward your resume and letter of interest to
smartinez@olvschooldc.org
Principal Responsibilities
- Steward the heritage and educational philosophy of the school while maintaining an effective positive learning climate that supports the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Maintain and develop a school-wide philosophy of inclusion for serving students
- Maintain the classroom environment, including organizing materials and creating educational bulletin boards
- Plan and deliver instruction to individual students, and small groups of students, in an academic, social, communication, and independent living skills
- Manage an online grade book by organizing assignments and entering grades in a timely fashion
- Plan and supervise activities for students and peers during Academic Resource Time
- Modify and scaffold materials and assignments from general education classes, and assist students in completing work that is done outside the general education classroom
- Communicate with and advise general education teachers providing strategies and problem and solving for including students with disabilities in their classroom
- Provide direct support to students in their general education classes
- Proctor tests
- Provide facilitation, supervision, and problem-solving to students as they participate in all aspects of the school community, including performing arts, extracurricular activities, campus ministry, and school traditions
- Provide support to students with disabilities during school events such as emergency drills, Mass, and assemblies
- Assist in the organizing and chaperoning of field trips, including overnight field trips such as school retreats
- Communicate with parents in writing, by telephone and, and in person
- Attend the following school events (required): Back-to-School Night, Scheduled Individual parent/teacher conferences, Open House, Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation, Faculty/Staff Retreats, Staff development days
- Perform other related duties as required
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Coursework in special education, or applicable experience
- One year of relevant experience preferred
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with faculty, parents and staff
- Ability to set clear boundaries with students while maintaining a positive relationship that fosters their development and independence
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, and the ability to learn and use new technologies, particularly assistive technologies
- Experience using iPad as an assistive technology for instruction
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally
- Uses discretion and exercises sound judgment