Special Education Teacher

Deadline: We are currently accepting applications

In your role, you will be a lead executor of providing differentiated supports to our students with exceptional learning and behavioral needs.

As one of our Special Educators, you will work in step with our instructional team to fulfill our school-wide vision for grades 9-12 and respond urgently and effectively to student needs to bring that vision to reality.

Above all, you will help us determine how we will fulfill the Rooted Promise. This might not work. It might not be fun. I hope you’ll do it anyway.

Our Look Fors:

  • We want teammates who demonstrate a passion for and commitment to Rooted's mission

  • We want teammates who have an unwavering commitment to radical transparency and radical open-mindedness (that, regardless of how much you know about something, you could be wrong)

  • We want teammates who thrive in a startup environment (mainly comfort with change and ambiguity, strong initiative)

  • We want teammates who have at least three years' teaching experience as a special educator in upper-middle school and/or high school in a low-income or high needs population with a track record of outstanding academic results

  • We want teammates who have extensive knowledge of research-based academic and behavioral interventions and supports (preferred)

  • We want teammates who exhibit an exceptional ability to execute at a high level in small group environments while concurrently building secure relationships with students

  • We want teammates who are deeply invested in restorative practices and are masters of classroom management

  • We want teammates who are strong analyzers of student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making

  • We want teammates who have experience in school(s) which rely heavily on differentiated supports for student learning as a means to rapidly develop content knowledge and skills (preferred)

  • We want teammates who have experience in school(s) which rely heavily on digital curriculum as a means to develop basic content knowledge and skills (preferred)

  • We want teammates who are committed to researching and remaining abreast of best instructional practices that may advance our mission

Areas of Responsibility Include (but aren’t limited to):

  • Creating, refining, + maintaining Math curriculum at Rooted School

  • Collaborating with other content area teachers to design cross-curricular projects and emphasize targeted soft skills across the curriculum

  • Meticulously monitoring student data, provide frequent feedback, and targeted student support in response to data

  • Consistently implementing and execute student interventions with flexible grouping

  • Execute Rooted’s hybrid academic model with fidelity and consistency

  • Actively establishing Rooted's culture among students, partners, and the community-at-large

Compensation:

Competitive full-time salary commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package

To Apply:

If you're as excited about this role as we are, please email the following to our Application Review Committee at work@rootedschool.org:

  1. Cover letter that includes answers the prompts below:

    • Explain what prompted you to apply for this role at Rooted School and what interests you most about the opportunity to join our team.

    • Tell us about a time you had a measurable (i.e. quantitative) impact on a job or an organization.

    • Share your biggest area for growth (i.e. if you improved in this area, it would have a significant impact on your next professional chapter).

  2. Resume that tells the story of your impact (i.e. the more specific you are using numbers the better).

  3. At least three references who fit the profile below:

    • Someone who’s coached/managed you for at least one year.

    • Someone who you consider a peer, or lateral to you on a team you’ve been on for at least one year.