SY 26-27 High School Math and Science Special Education Teacher

About the role

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

We invite you to be a part of a team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Responsibilities

• Support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.
• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
• Interactive, hands-on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
• Use of assessment to drive instruction
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
• Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• Experienced in special education case management. This includes:
• IEP goal-tracking and progress monitoring;
• IEP writing;
• IEP meeting participation and facilitation;
• Collaboration with general education teachers to draft teacher reports and provide in-class accommodations; and
• Family support and advocacy.
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma-informed practices
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction

Requirements

• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
• A current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to:
• Interactive, hands-on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
• Use of assessment to drive instruction
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
• Knowledge of ELL strategies
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• Experienced in special education case management. This includes:
• IEP goal-tracking and progress monitoring;
• IEP writing;
• IEP meeting participation and facilitation;
• Collaboration with general education teachers to draft teacher reports and provide in-class accommodations; and
• Family support and advocacy.
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations, respecting and encouraging student effort.
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma-informed practices
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction

Skills

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy
• Ability to differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Experience in special education case management
• Strong communication and planning skills
• Ability to collaborate with general education teachers
• Ability to provide in-class accommodations
• Ability to support and advocate for families
• Understanding of restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma-informed practices
• Self-reflection and capacity to implement feedback

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• A 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off

Pay

Salary range: $68,500 - $124,061 for certified teachers, $65,500 - $121,061 for uncertified teachers

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the students and the community.