2nd Grade Special Education Teachers K-5 - ICT (26-27 SY)

About the role

The staff of Challenge Preparatory Charter School (CPCS) is committed to teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment. Teachers assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth.
• Provide academic and cultural support to your school and team.
• Participate in after-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts, and family programs.
• Engage in in-house committees of special programs.
• Attend professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, analyze student data, and develop best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
• Support ELL students and special needs students through various collaborative team-teaching models.
• Utilize data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plans.
• Create an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Apply technology, including a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• NYS certification preferred.
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning.
• A strong teamwork ethic.
• The ability to use data to drive instruction.

Skills

Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum
Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication
Strategic problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members
Exceptional management and organizational skills
Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments
Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapt to unforeseen situations
Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
• Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals

Schedule

This is a full-time position commencing mid-August through June.

Pay

The salary offer is based on year(s) of classroom teaching experience, educational requirements, and NYSED certification.