The Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter School (EMSA, www.elginmathandscience.org (http://www.elginmathandscience.org)) opened in August of 2018 to all students residing in the U-46 attendance area.

　　EMSA is seeking a compelling, committed, and innovative Special Education Teacher that will help to establish a positive learning environment that promotes Wow & Wonder while modeling and encouraging the habits of scholarship for student self-discipline.

　　The successful candidate in this role will use EL Education's Core Practices as the classroom's

　　foundation to ensure remarkable academic achievement, character development, and community involvement for all students. At EMSA, students and teachers will reach their highest potential through active exploratory learning and social responsibility in which:

　　Individuals of all backgrounds and abilities are welcome

　　Children's natural curiosity is nurtured

　　Students become leaders of their own learning

　　Teachers and students hold high standards

　　Critical thinking is central to math and science

　　Students develop skills to be responsible individuals

　　An EMSA Charter Educator will:

　　Operate with the understanding: Diversity is a fact, Inclusion is a behavior, Equity is the outcome

　　Work collaboratively with all members of the learning community to build relational trust and foster a growth mindset for all through modeling by taking professional risks, owning mistakes, and being metacognitive about their own growth and revision

　　Model EMSA's habits of scholarship in word and action and effectively build a positive classroom culture that promotes self-discipline

　　Assume primary responsibility for increasing student achievement (i.e. mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work) by designing and implementing cross-curricular units of study that integrate literacy instruction and utilize active pedagogy

　　Create a collaborative student-centered classroom that promotes differentiated instruction to increase student growth and enhance school culture

　　Challenge, engage, inspire, and empower all students with the Wow & Wonder of EL Education

　　Design lesson plans that allow for flexible, uninterrupted blocks of time that foster deeper learning, content-based literacy, project-based learning, fieldwork, and student presentations for authentic audiences

　　Engage in professional learning and implement a progressive, bold educational approach to fostering EL Education's Core Practices to inspire student success

　　Practice reflective and synthesizing professional practices to allow for a deeper understanding to manifest for implementation with the highest levels of fidelity

　　Establish clear and consistent assessment and progress monitoring techniques based on evidence to make instructional decisions to meet student's needs and further their growth

　　Cultivate strong partnerships with families; all words and actions demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, belief in all students' capacity to succeed, and a desire to create an amicably beneficial situation for everyone

　　Actively engage families and the community with expeditionary outcomes and critique of authentic student work

　　An ideal candidate is someone who:

　　Has demonstrated strong classroom and time management skills

　　Is committed to meeting the needs of every child in a diverse population and has demonstrated success working with low-income and minority students

　　Believes every child can learn and reach high levels of academic achievement

　　Has a clear understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment of child development, and the integration of and adherence to state standards

　　Has a proven ability to work as a member of a team with a commitment to his/her own learning and professional development

　　Has experience designing and implementing an effective and engaging literacy curriculum

　　Has the capacity to teach mathematics and science using inquiry-based and hands-on methodology

　　Believes children can make a significant contribution to the school, community, and the world

　　Understands that family involvement is integral to student success

　　Wants to be part of an organized, professional learning community

　　Is a self-starter interested in working in a fast-paced, startup environment that requires flexible roles

　　Manages/takes leadership (i.e. with paraprofessionals, CPI, etc.)

　　The EMSA Special Education Teacher is responsible for, but not limited to:

　　Creating and implementing a self-contained program for elementary students.

　　Selecting curriculum and programs for self-contained curriculum.

　　Collaborating with EMSA classroom teachers to develop and implement cross-curricular units of study that utilize active pedagogy and expeditionary learning in a multi-age classroom

　　Differentiating or modifying instruction within the classroom to support students with special needs

　　Employing special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory

　　Conferring with parents, administration, teachers, and the related service providers to develop individual education plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development

　　Maintaining accurate and complete student records, and preparing reports on children and activities, as required by law

　　Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those to students, parents, and staff

　　Remaining current in research as it applies to both subject matter and pedagogy/student disabilities

　　Understanding the typical developmental characteristics of the age group, as well as exceptions to the general patterns

　　Seeking and applying opportunities for collaboration to enhance instruction and student learning

　　Has a predetermined plan to assess whether presented material is understood using a variety of assessment techniques and uses the results to plan for future instruction of students and the development of IEP goals

　　Preparing appropriate paperwork for Individual Annual Reviews, and IEP meetings

　　Revising plans on an ongoing basis, considering students' needs, ability levels, and interests along with goals and objectives

　　Providing clear directions and explaining assignments—accommodations/modifications

　　Using a wide variety of oral and written questioning techniques

　　Monitoring the progress of students in the curriculum with documentation and data collection for goals/objectives

　　Having knowledge of appropriate modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of students in the general education curriculum

　　Communicating with families about student progress and is available as needed to respond to family concerns, annual reviews, and conferences

　　Maintaining relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support and cooperation, including co-teaching settings

　　Complying with all school policies and special education laws

　　Support students with significant behavioral and/or cognitive needs in both the self-contained setting and by providing opportunities for inclusion.

　　Train paraprofessionals

　　Create schedules for programming

　　Function as a key part of the team for creating behavior plans, Functional Behavior Assessments, and formal Behavior Intervention Plans

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Required

　　Bachelor's degree in Education, three years of teaching experience, and proven success in instructional practice

　　Current Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBS1 certification

　　Communication and interpersonal skills to engage in a highly collaborative school environment

　　Extensive knowledge of CCSS and NGSS as well as curricular implications

　　Extensive knowledge and experience with special education rules, regulations, and the required reporting

　　Ability to develop relational trust with students, families, and staff

　　Desired

　　Current Illinois Professional Educator License

　　Background in EL Education and/or project-based deeper learning with content-based literacy

　　STEM degree and/or professional experience

　　Strong technology skills

　　Fluent in Spanish

　　Expertise in working with English Language Learners

　　Expertise in working with low-income populations

　　Hiring Timeline and Application Process

　　We seek to hire a Special Education Teacher for an immediate start. To confidentially apply, please send a Cover Letter and Resume/Curriculum Vitae.

　　Beginning in August, all crew members will receive extensive professional development in EL Education modules. Further responsibilities include active collaboration with other instructors and coaches for curriculum design, classroom set-up, and team building as part of our opening school activities.

　　Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

　　EMSA seeks individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization and want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. EMSA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, disability, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.