[26-SMR] Special Education Teacher (Internal Only)

Summary                                                          

The mission of CWC Kansas City is to provide an excellent public education focused on developing and demonstrating understanding while building connections within a diverse community. 

CWC Kansas City teachers will implement a high-quality, challenging academic program that includes curriculum consistent with the constructivist learning theory, and project- based, interdisciplinary units that allow students to develop and then demonstrate their understanding actively and creatively.

We are looking for candidates who have experience with similar models of instruction, working in diverse communities, and a solid understanding of supporting academic, social, and emotional development.  

This is a full-time, stipended position (for current CWCKC employees) or a full-time, seasonal position (for non-current CWCKC employees), located in Kansas City, MO.  For more information on Citizens of the World Charter Schools – Kansas City, please visit www.cwckansascity.org.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing Special Education services, as directed by the Director of Special Education, during the Summer School program at a Teacher/IA level (as current and appropriate).

Qualifications & Traits

The ideal Summer School Teacher will:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and appropriate Missouri Elementary Teacher Certification (i.e. “B-3 Early Childhood Education” and/or “1-6 Elementary Education”)


• Experience (minimum two years preferred) teaching early elementary grades 


• Experience working with diverse populations, including English language learners and students with special needs 


• Experience organizing and managing a student-centered classroom that includes age-appropriate, culturally-responsive classroom management practices


• Experience with and passion for pedagogical practices grounded in constructivism, project-based learning, and the multiple intelligences theory; and in creating appropriate standards-based curriculum in accordance with these philosophies


• Experience developing caring classroom environments where instructional time is dedicated to community-building, conflict resolution skill-building, and empowering students to be peacemakers and agents for positive social change 


• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to help develop a strong school community 


• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude


• Fluency in Spanish is preferred. 

Compensation & Benefits

CWC Kansas City offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.  CWC Kansas City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization that values diversity and aims to serve a diverse group of students, we work to reflect this diversity in our staff as well.

Contact

Please apply online through the BambooHR Application Portal on our website at www.cwckansascity.org/employment.  No phone calls, please.