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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">For the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, Bridges is seeking a Special Education Lead Teacher for an elementary-level non-categorical self-contained classroom for students with high-level special needs.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Who We Are</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Responsibility</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Engagement</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Acceptance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Creativity</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Honesty</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Who Are We Looking For</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive PK-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community.  We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.  If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Our Graduate Profile</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A Bridges “Graduate”</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social, and extracurricular goals. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Is prepared for the next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for...</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Plan and manage an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-level special needs students and assistant teachers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Develop and implement the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation in collaboration with the lead teacher under the supervision of the BCBA</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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font-size: 12pt\">Participate in the IEP process by writing present levels, IEP goals, and providing thoughtful reflections during team meetings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Coordinate with general education teachers to create opportunities for inclusive learning.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Support the creation of a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive, and social abilities of the students.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Contribute productively to the school as a whole.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data,  ideas, student work,  materials, feedback, facilitating sessions, and/or discussions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Other professional duties as assigned.   </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SCHOOL CULTURE </span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Other school culture expectations as assigned. </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Education </span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor's Degree (required)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Master's Degree in Elementary Education and/or Special Education (preferred)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Certification in Special Education (preferred)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Passed the Praxis SPED exams (preferred)</span></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Have 1 to 2 years of successful classroom teaching experience in an urban school setting. 2 or more years of teaching experience is preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be a strong classroom manager.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Be committed to their own learning, including training in ABA/VB.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Excellent time-management skills and ability to work independently.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Passion for public schools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: #222222; text-decoration: underline\">SALARY &amp; BENEFITS</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Salary range: $60,000-$92,000/Per Year</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">View <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFGXlXsUZd74ZngWVnAhF_DQtTlat1Yn/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teacher Pay Scale Here  </a>  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">$3,000 is awarded for leading a high-level special education classroom</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">$2,000 is awarded for Spanish language proficiency</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">An employee's salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. Employees will be contracted yearly. Contracts will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Bridges PCS benefits package includes health care, disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401 (k) or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan, in addition to other optional benefits. To ensure the safety of all students, all staff members will be fingerprinted, and background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees, without exception. Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><em>To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. 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