Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher (SY 26-27)

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info. We need to parse the description. Key sections: - Starting October 29th, candidates who apply to Special Education Teacher roles will be eligible for a $6,000 signing bonus if they join our team! (This is a bonus, maybe part of Benefits or Compensation.) - Elementary Special Education Teacher, Brooklyn, New York In-Person Work Required (this is location and work requirement; maybe part of About the role? Could be a short paragraph.) - Who We Are (section) -> About the organization. Could be "About the role"? Actually "Who We Are" is about organization. Could be placed under "About the role" or maybe "About the organization". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content to those headings. We have "Who We Are" -> could be "About the role"? Not exactly. But we can treat as "About the role" maybe describing the organization and role context. Or we could create a section "About the role" that includes description of the role and organization. We have "What We Believe" -> could be part of About the role or maybe not needed as separate heading; we can incorporate into About the role. We have "Who You Are" -> qualifications/requirements. We have "What You’ll Do" -> responsibilities. We have "Compensation And Benefits" -> pay and benefits. We have "LOCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS" -> maybe schedule? Actually schedule is about work hours; location could be part of About the role or maybe a separate section but not in allowed headings. We could put location info in a paragraph under About the role or maybe under Responsibilities? Probably better to include in About the role as a brief note. We have "EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER" boilerplate to remove. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific pay ranges. We have signing bonus $6,000. We have benefits list. We have schedule: "standard work week is 45 hours, though at times you may work more." Also "flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week." That's schedule info. We have physical requirements: stand 5 hours a day, stairs, move quickly. We need to include Pay section only if posting actually states them. Yes we have salary ranges. We need Benefits section only if posting actually states them. Yes we have benefits list. We need Schedule section only if posting actually states them. Yes we have work week 45 hours, flexible location 1-3 days. We need to avoid duplicate content. We must not include markdown fences. We must output only HTML fragment. Let's structure:

About the role

Elementary Special Education Teacher position in Brooklyn, New York. In‑person work required. Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools serving nearly 1,700 students in Brooklyn, committed to providing standards‑aligned, culturally responsive instruction and dismantling systems that perpetuate white supremacy. The organization believes all children can learn in a high‑expectations, rigorous, caring environment and seeks to close the opportunity gap.

Maybe also include signing bonus? Could be part of Benefits or Pay. We'll put signing bonus under Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small group instruction and/or co‑teach throughout the day
• Use a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Provide direct service to help students achieve IEP goals
• Collaborate and consult with grade‑level teams across content areas
• Plan and deliver differentiated, universally‑designed instruction to meet rigorous academic standards
• Participate in MTSS structures
• Maintain compliance for students on caseload (IEP meetings, writing IEPs, progress monitoring, family communication)
• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture (morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, etc.)
• Attend and actively participate in PLCs, grade‑level meetings, and PD sessions
• Assist with non‑instructional supervision (arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch/playground duty, extracurricular activities)
• Engage in identity work and conversations to dismantle white supremacy culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification preferred
• Special Education Certification preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education strongly preferred
• Experience teaching diverse learners, including students with IEPs in grades K‑5
• Ability to provide data‑driven, individualized instruction
• Prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building
• Reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet student needs
• Dedicated to working in historically underserved and under‑resourced communities
• Committed to identity work for culturally responsive pedagogy
• Exceptional dedication to achieve results and grow practice
• Ability to cultivate positive classroom culture via relationships and classroom management
• Clear and precise classroom presence for delivering content and leading inquiry‑based discussions
• Ability to adapt scripted curriculum
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized

But we also have Qualifications and Skills headings allowed. We could split Requirements into Requirements and Qualifications/Skills. However we must not create thin sections. We have a lot of content; we could keep Requirements as above and maybe not need Qualifications/Skills separate. But we have headings allowed: Requirements, Qualifications, Skills. We could put some under Qualifications (certifications, degrees) and Skills (abilities). But we must avoid creating sections with little content. We have enough for each. Let's define: - Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, teaching experience, NYS certification preferred, Special Ed certification preferred, Master’s preferred. - Qualifications: Experience teaching diverse learners K‑5 with IEPs, ability to provide data‑driven individualized instruction, reflective practitioner, dedication to underserved communities, commitment to identity work, exceptional dedication to achieve results. - Skills: Ability to cultivate positive classroom culture, clear classroom presence, adapt scripted curriculum, detail‑oriented, organized, ability to provide targeted small group instruction, use instructional/management/assessment strategies, collaborate with teams, participate in MTSS, maintain compliance, use Responsive Classroom, attend meetings, assist with non‑instructional supervision, engage in identity work. But many of these overlap with responsibilities. Might be better to keep only Requirements and Responsibilities and Benefits/Pay/Schedule. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we stick to About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. That's 6 sections. We need to include Benefits: signing bonus, health benefits, dental/vision, disability/life insurance, parental leave, FSA, vacation/holidays, PD, continuing ed scholarships, referral bonuses, EAP, childcare assistance, 403(b) with match, flexible work environment (choose location 1-3 days), professional development weekly PD etc. Also note "Flexible and reflective leadership..." etc. That's more about culture; maybe include in About the role. We need Pay: salary ranges for bachelor's and master's, note no cap, increases each year, stipends, additional pay for specialized certifications. Schedule: standard work week 45 hours, may work more, flexible location 1-3 days, physical requirements (stand 5 hours, stairs, move quickly). Could also include that it's exempt, not eligible for overtime. We must not include boilerplate like EEO. Now craft HTML. Be careful to not repeat job title as heading. We'll not include "Elementary Special Education Teacher" as heading. Let's produce:

About the role

Elementary Special Education Teacher position in Brooklyn, New York. In‑person work required. Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools serving nearly 1,700 students in Brooklyn, committed to providing standards‑aligned, culturally responsive instruction and dismantling systems that perpetuate white supremacy. The organization believes all children can learn in a high‑expectations, rigorous, caring environment and seeks to close the opportunity gap.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted small group instruction and/or co‑teach throughout the day
• Use a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Provide direct service to help students achieve IEP goals
• Collaborate and consult with grade‑level teams across content areas
• Plan and deliver differentiated, universally‑designed instruction to meet rigorous academic standards
• Participate in MTSS structures
• Maintain compliance for students on caseload (IEP meetings, writing IEPs, progress monitoring, family communication)
• Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture (morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, etc.)
• Attend and actively participate in PLCs, grade‑level meetings, and PD sessions
• Assist with non‑instructional supervision (arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch/playground duty, extracurricular activities)
• Engage in identity work and conversations to dismantle white supremacy culture

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification preferred
• Special Education Certification preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education strongly preferred

Benefits

• $6,000 signing bonus for candidates who apply starting October 29th and join the team
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan covering up to 95% of cost for employees and families
• Dental and vision plans
• Employer‑paid disability and life insurance
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Childcare assistance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Flexible work environment: ability to choose work location during non‑student hours 1‑3 days per week (when possible) within a structured 45‑hour work week
• Weekly professional development, year‑round retreats and trainings, ongoing coaching

Pay

Salary scale is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification.

• Teachers with a bachelor’s degree and 0‑10 years of experience: $62,710 – $84,000 annualized base salary for the 2026‑2027 school year