Special Education Teacher 2022-2023 (K-4; Cincinnati, OH) - ReGeneration Schools

ReGeneration Schools, founded in 2016, is a network of 7 charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois. ReGeneration expanded to Ohio in 2019, opening its Bond Hill campus in Cincinnati.  

Our mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character.  Through rigorous academics, teaching excellence, character development, and high expectations, ReGeneration is nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

We are looking for Special Education Teachers (K-4) for the Bond Hill campus in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Founding teachers will have the opportunity to build a school from the ground up and help create a lasting institution in Cincinnati.  Special Education Teachers hold primary responsibility for providing academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive within the school’s core academic program. These individuals will work closely with the school team to supervise students (low incident LD/ED) according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). By implementing this plan, staff will help the students develop their full potential, while systematically increasing their socially appropriate behavior. We seek teachers who have superior content knowledge, a track record of providing excellent learning experiences that deepens students’ understanding of multiple literacy concepts, and are committed to continuously improving their practice through collaboration. 

Qualifications:

• Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.
• High expectations on personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
• 1-5 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Can show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19
• Valid Ohio State Teacher License required.
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities:

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) that are achievable and comparable to non-diverse learner students in accordance with the State of Ohio.
• Develop draft IEPs for initial students with disabilities and/or annual reviews two weeks prior to the IEP meeting.
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students or special education classrooms.
• Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure progress of students.
• Work collaboratively with school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensures success, and promotes students’ well-being.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
• Work with the RTI Team by suggesting appropriate accommodations or interventions for students in the RTI process.
• Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism and curiosity).
• Work with school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order and rigor.
• Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Participate in mandatory summer orientation and training (3 weeks).
• Other duties as assigned. 

Compensation: 

Competitive salary (based on education and experience) and generous benefit package.

ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.