Early Elementary Special Education Teacher (SY 26-27)

Explore Schools•New York, NY

19h•$62,710 - $93,636•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to providing an outstanding, culturally responsive education to nearly 1,700 students. The organization aims to nurture students as critical thinkers and problem-solvers, while actively working to dismantle systems of white supremacy and create an inclusive environment. Explore Schools believes in the potential of all children and is committed to closing the opportunity gap by providing rigorous academics and fostering caring relationships.

Requirements

Experience teaching diverse learners, including students who have individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Ability to provide targeted, data-driven and individualized instruction to diverse learners.
Prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom.
Demonstrated reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of students while educating the whole child.
Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced.
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues.
Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes.
Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students.
Clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions.
Ability to adapt scripted curriculum.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
Special Education Certification, preferred
Master’s Degree in Education, strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day and/or co-teach.
Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students.
Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals.
Collaborate and consult with grade level teams across content areas in order to support the needs of all learners.
Plan and deliver differentiated, universally-designed instruction in order to ensure all students meet rigorous academic standards.
Participate in MTSS structures.
Maintain compliance for students on caseload, including participating IEP meetings, writing IEPs and progress monitoring, and communicating with families around student performance.
Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices.
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions.
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities.
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture.

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their 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.
A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.