Associate in Self-Contained Classroom
Job Overview: The Associate โ Self-Contained Classroom is a member of the Special Education team and provides instructional, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Working under the direction of the Special Education Lead Teacher, the Associate helps implement individualized instruction, reinforces IEP goals, and contributes to creating a structured, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
Reports To: The Associate reports to the Principal.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide one-on-one, small-group, and whole-class instructional support under the direction of the Special Education Teacher.
- Assist in implementing students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans.
- Support students' academic, communication, social-emotional, and functional skill development.
- Reinforce positive behavior and help maintain a structured, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
- Assist students with transitions, routines, and daily classroom activities.
- Collect and document student progress and behavior data as directed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Prepare instructional materials and support classroom organization.
- Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and families to support student success.
- Embrace and foster inclusion, equity, and high expectations for all students.
- Participate in required evening events throughout the school year, including APTT, Expo, family home visits, and other school events.
- Attend at least one family or community event annually, such as Orientation, Prospective Family Information Sessions, or Family Potlucks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ย Other Job Details
- Schedule: 8 hour day starting at 8:00am
- Location: Cook campusย
- Position Type: This is a 10-month hourly position which is non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Employment subject to TB test, fingerprinting and background check
What we offer
Mundo Verde cares for and values our phenomenal staff and provides the following:ย ย
- A competitive hourly rate.ย
- A Tier 1 school home in which to inspire children in a progressive environment
- An opportunity to be a part of developing compassionate global stewards and life-long biliterate learners
- Colleagues who are devoted to their practice, their students, and the school mission
- A leadership team dedicated to supporting professional growth by providing feedback and supportย
- A 2 week summer institute and other professional development opportunities as available
- FT hourly: A benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short/long-term and life insurance, employer contributions to a 401(k), a transportation stipend, and paid time off (10 days of PTO: 7 Sick, 3 Personal), off on winter break, spring break and holidays scheduled in the school calendar.ย
MVBPCS is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications, Skills and Values
Qualifications
- Associate's degree, 48 college credits, or equivalent experience.
- At least one year of experience working with children ages 3โ12 in a school, childcare, camp, tutoring, or similar setting.
- Experience working with students with disabilities or diverse learning needs is strongly preferred.
- Must be proficient in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Skills and Values
- Demonstrated ability to be an independent solutions-oriented problem-solver
- Commitment to demonstrate love and joy towards students, colleagues, and the work
- Willing, hard-working attitude with a growth mindset toward self, students, and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of personal work and the school mission
- Capacity to embody the characteristics of a Community Steward by practicing six community building virtues and values every day: 1) Empathy, 2) Speak your truth, 3) Perseverance, 4) Inquiry, 5) Collaboration, and 6) Appreciation
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate deeply with colleagues to support efforts to raise student achievement
- Familiar with the different levels of age-appropriate student development
- Dedicated to learning how to meet the needs of every diverse learnerย
- Ability to manage time and work in a fast-paced, dynamic school environment, multi-task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure
- Commitment to learning and implementing Responsive Classroom and Restorative Practices
- Open to deepening understanding how to differentiate for students with IEPs
- Understanding of the different levels of age-appropriate student development
- Ability to establish strong, trusting, and authentic relationships with students, colleagues, families and other stakeholders
- Ability to manage time and work in a fast paced, dynamic school environment, multi task, prioritize and stay calm under pressure