MS ICT Special Education Teacher

About the Role

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind. Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission: To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

We are currently seeking a high-performing Middle School Special Education teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and implement curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined in a student’s IEP and/or 504 plan so every child can develop a love of learning
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Drive academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contribute to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
• Implement a music-infused academic curriculum with support from the Director of Music and Directors of Curriculum and Instruction
• Inspire students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Develop and maintain strong and professional relationships with WHIN families

Qualifications

• Urban middle school teaching experience
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school special education
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models