High School Teacher - Special Education

About the School

Forte Preparatory Academy is a college preparatory charter school serving students in Queens, New York. Our mission is to prepare all students to graduate from college and lead lives of purpose through rigorous academics, strong literacy instruction, and deep engagement with history and literature.

Forte Preparatory High School, located at 78-02 Queens Blvd in Elmhurst, is a 60,000 sq. ft., 6-story building designed to foster learning with over 25 spacious classrooms, a full-sized gymnasium, a rooftop athletic field, and a robust library and media center. Opening in Fall 2026, it will serve our 9th–12th grade cohort and serve as a community hub for local events and sports.

Forte Prep High School is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 9–12, focusing on the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona communities. In the 2025-26 school year, we educated over 450 students in 9th and 10th grade, consistently outperforming local and state averages on ELA and Math State exams. Our students have doubled proficiency rates in reading and nearly tripled them in math.

Our mission is to equip all students to become the next generation of leaders in Queens and beyond by preparing them for high school, college, and future success. We are committed to:

• Preparation for high school, college, and beyond, with literacy and math as foundational elements.
• Unlocking potential in every student through creative and digital enrichment, remediation, and data-driven individualization.
• Excellent teaching and learning, ensuring high-quality instruction for every student, every day.
• Diversity, reflecting and honoring the communities of Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Corona.
• An intentional school culture that fosters consistency in academic and behavioral expectations and supports socio-emotional development.
• Strong partnerships with parents and families through regular communication and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons for math and humanities.
• Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students.
• Work collaboratively with general education teachers and engage in co-planning.

Requirements

• Teaching experience in urban communities preferred.
• NY Certification to teach math and/or humanities preferred.
• Demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill levels in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and community members.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or mathematics.
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 403(b) matching.
• Parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smartphone and laptop provided.
• Paid time off.
• Health savings account.
• Professional development assistance.
• Bonus pay opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday to Friday.

Location

Elmhurst, NY 11373. Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.