Special Education Teacher Elementary School (Inclusion)

This is a unique opportunity to join the work of four high-performing schools that do whatever it takes to prepare students for college success and a life of leadership. In 2012, Capstone Education Group (CEG), and its elementary school, Cornerstone Prep, joined the Achievement School District (ASD), a program created to transform Priority Schools in the state of Tennessee. Since 2012, CEG has successfully launched two elementary schools and one middle school and has launched a 4th school in the fall of 2022. CEG schools have also set ASD records for math achievement, enjoyed 3 consecutive years of TVAAS 5 growth, turned around the lowest performing school in the state and scored in the 90th percentile in growth for 3 years in a row on a nationally recognized test. Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus and Lester Prep’s outstanding achievement have been acknowledged by the state and therefore, beginning in 2022, these two schools moved out of the ASD and into the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

Lester Prep, a middle school located in Binghampton, attained priority school exit status in 2021 and therefore moved out of the ASD and has been authorized by Tennessee Public Charter School Commission to continue to serve the families of Memphis. This is a unique offering for middle school students in our city.

The school will include some exciting things for scholars, including:

• An honors track to challenge scholars and prepare them for college
• A focus on the development of the whole child, including clubs, student advisory and athletics
• Elective classes like financial literacy and career exploration
• College visits and career-oriented speakers and field trips

The school will also include some exciting things for educators, including:

• Double planning periods each week
• Early dismissal on Fridays for planning and professional development
• Full behavior teams, counselors and academic coaches to support classroom teachers
• Teacher discretion and input through grade level teams
• Opportunities for educators to have leadership roles in which they can lead and serve as grade chairs and master teachers

We believe this will be an exciting opportunity for scholars and educators. The school is centrally located in our city at 320 Carpenter.

Mission:

Capstone Education Group equips all students with the Wisdom and Knowledge necessary to succeed in college and to become leaders in their community.

Job Expectations:

• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development
• Work in general education classrooms throughout the school day for students who need additional support
• Utilize pull-out sessions as needed to provide extra, focused instruction
• Participate in the school’s intervention block
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of skills, language, cognition, and memory
• Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Create and maintain baseline measures and ensure all assessments conducted
• Follow up with providers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed
• Be available for Special Education families on an as-needed basis
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations ­
• Test students as necessary during state testing and prepare, administer, and grade interim tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress

Qualifications:

• Active Tennessee teaching licensure in SPED
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Belief that there is not a more urgent task than to provide an outstanding education to students from urban backgrounds
• An unwavering conviction that all students can achieve at high levels
• Commitment to do whatever it takes to prepare all students for college success
• Track record of producing dramatic, demonstrable student achievement gains
• Entrepreneurial spirit, passion and energy
• Ability to work well in a team of high-performers
• Goal-driven, self-reflective and analytical problem solver
• Willingness to be a team player and at times take on duties above and beyond those listed
• Organized and detail oriented
• Ability to have firm, loving, honest conversations with students and parents
• Belief in the need for consistent rewards, consequences and behavior systems across all classes and grades

Capstone Education Group:

• Capstone Education Group leads four charter schools: Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (prek-5), Cornerstone Prep Lester Campus (prek-5), Cornerstone Prep School in Parkway Village (k-1), and Lester Prep (6-8).
• Capstone Education Group’s Vision: CEG equips all students with the Wisdom and Knowledge necessary to succeed in college and to become leaders in their community.
• Visit www.capstoneeducationgroup.org for more information on Capstone Education Group and the schools.

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