SY 26-27 Elementary ICT/ Special Education Teacher
About the role
Our Elementary School, “Dos Amigos”, at School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK–5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. Dos Amigos provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL. We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned learning specialist who has a passion for bilingual immersion. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.
Responsibilities
- Support high academic standards for all students
- Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students
- Implement current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including interactive, hands-on, creative learning
- Use technology to support instruction in all areas
- Use assessment to drive instruction
- Differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Apply co-teaching strategies
- Apply ELL strategies
- Engage in restorative practices and anti-racism education
- Use culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and trauma-informed practices
Qualifications
- Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
- Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Special Education Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Skills
- Interactive, hands-on, creative learning
- Use of technology to support instruction
- Use of assessment to drive instruction
- Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Co-teaching strategies
- ELL strategies
- Restorative practices
- Anti-racism education
- Culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy
- Trauma-informed practices
- Strategic, solutions-focused thinking
- Strong communication and planning skills
- Relationship building
- Self-reflection and capacity to accept and implement feedback
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
- 93% healthcare coverage
- Longevity bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
- Supportive work environment
Pay
Certified teachers salary ranges from $66,000 – $122,764. Uncertified teachers salary ranges from $63,000 – $119,764. Opportunities for supplemental compensation are available.