SY 26-27 Middle School Humanities Special Education Teacher

About Us

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition-free public charter school founded in 2016, we operate on a "relationships first" philosophy to engage, educate, and empower students, families, and team members. Our mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths built on collaboration and mutual support.

As a "relationships first" community, we:

• Demonstrate care for colleagues, students, and families
• Commit to learning and growing together
• Invest in relationship-building work

About the Role

Our Middle School Humanities Special Education Teacher will work at our founding campus in Washington Heights, where programs are designed with students' personal interests and learning styles in mind. Reporting to the Principal and collaborating with the School Leadership Team, you will support high academic standards while addressing the social-emotional needs of all students.

We serve a community where 89% of families are Hispanic or Latinx, and we seek a dedicated, mission-aligned teacher for grades 6-8 who believes all students can thrive in a challenging, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including:
• Interactive, hands-on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction
• Assessment-driven instruction
• Differentiated curriculum for diverse learners
• Apply co-teaching and ELL strategies
• Build strong relationships with students in both academic and non-instructional settings
• Utilize restorative practices and trauma-informed approaches
• Incorporate anti-racism education and culturally responsive pedagogy
• Engage in self-reflection and implement feedback to improve instruction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area
• Valid New York State Teaching Certification (or willingness to enroll in a certification program and obtain certification within two years)
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred)

Benefits

• Ultra-competitive salaries based on certification, experience, and education level:
• Certified teachers: $66,000 - $122,764
• Uncertified teachers: $63,000 - $119,764
• Opportunities for supplemental compensation
• Excellent benefits package, including:
• 401K with 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare premiums
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Federal student loan debt reduction program
• Full company closures and supportive work environment