Apprentice Teacher Special Education SY25-26
Apprentice Teacher Special Education SY25-26
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ABOUT MERIDIAN PCSMeridian is a PreK8th grade school located in Washington DCs vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their selfconfidence and selfrespect through academic achievement. Our 650 students are a diverse mix of AfricanAmerican Latino Asian African and White students. Almost 30 of our students are English language learners and we have one of the largest Hispanic populations in DC charter schools. We are committed to building a community of teachers and staff who reflect the rich diversity of our student body.Meridian is committed to serving families from our local communities; and onethird of our students live within a half mile of the school. The U Street Corridor was once the heart of black culture in DC and offers a tangible historical archive for our students and Columbia Heights is one of the most racially and economically diverse neighborhoods in the District. We are also proud of the fact that Meridian is a school of choice for parents all eight wards of the city are represented among our student population.Meridians strengths include two beautiful and historic campuses with nearby outdoor and recreational grounds; state of the art technology for students and teachers; updated and aligned curricula; an academic program laserfocused on student growth achievement and socialemotional development; extensive professional development and support for teachers and leaders; and a school culture grounded in student achievement collaboration and studentcentered learning.Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcsdc. ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are seeking a Special Education Apprentice Teacher for SY2526. The Apprentice Teacher works alongside a special education classroom teacher to instruct middle school students in a selfcontained classroom. The Apprentice Teacher provides support services in the classroom resource centers and other related school areas and performs a wide variety of duties including student supervision direct support and instructional support in a specialized setting of under 10 students. Duties include but are not limited to: RESPONSIBILITIES Apprentice Teachers have a variety of responsibilities that include but not limited to the following: Collaborate in the planning and implementation of daily lesson plans by performing tasks that reinforce learning of assigned students individually in small groups and/or the whole class. Implement under the supervision of a classroom teacher instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study. Plan lessons and implement instruction to students in whole group small group or oneonone setting under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Assist the teacher in regularly observing students and taking anecdotal notes to inform planning arrangements of small groups the setup of the classroom and interest areas and assessments. Administer tests homework assignments makeup work etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. Communicate with teachers as may be required for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives; 504 plans or any other student plans/trackers. Maintain classroom equipment work area and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements. Support classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies. Provide assistance to physical and occupational therapy speech and language vision and hearing support programs. Assist students with gross and fine motor activities including feeding and toileting. Assist with lunchroom duties including carrying trays organizing meal trays for students and cleaning up meals. Respond to inquiries from other teachers parents administrators students etc. for the purpose of resolving issues providing information and/or direction. Provide a safe and positive learning environment by actively monitoring students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom cafeteria playground school grounds hallways restrooms field trips etc.. Help maintain accurate classroom grade level and student records. Assist classroom teacher with organizing setting up arranging the classroom physical space and environment. Provide administrative support to the classroom teacher. Attend student grade level content level and school meetings as assigned by administration or designee. Perform all other duties as assigned by the administration.QUALIFICATIONSAn ideal candidate possesses the following education and experience: SALARY AND BENEFITSA recent TNTP Insight Survey of our teachers placed our staffs satisfaction with compensation in the top quartile of all charter schools in DC. We also lead the charter sector in compensation transparency and publish our salary scales for teachers apprentice teachers and dedicated aides here.Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn through leadership opportunities at the school level offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students and facilitating tutoring programs.HOW TO APPLYDo you embody a love of learning Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child Do you want to join a collaborative team driving Meridians continued growth from good to great Apply today! NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Schools EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race color religion national origin disability sex age sexual orientation marital status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability upon request and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment hiring training and development promotion termination compensation benefits and all other terms conditions and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.
- Apprentice Teachers must comply with the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) which requires that all apprentice teachers or paraprofessionals working in Title I schools must be highly qualified. In order to be highly qualified under Section 1119 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act instructional paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) and must meet one of the following requirements:
- Possess an Associates degree from an accredited college/university or
- Complete two years of fulltime study (minimum 48 credit hours) at an accredited college/university
- Successfully complete the ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of at least 461
- Possess a commitment to educating students for academic achievement and empowering students to make healthy lifestyle choices
- Believe in the capacity of every student for high academic achievement and a commitment to creating a highlystructured effective and fun learning environment
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