SY 26-27 Elementary ICT/ Special Education Teacher

School in the Square•New York, NY

1d•$63,000 - $122,764•Onsite

About The Position

School in the Square is seeking a dedicated, mission-aligned Elementary ICT/ Special Education Teacher for their Dual Language PreK-5th grade program. This role is focused on providing students with the tools and support to become lifelong learners within a creative, bilingual immersion program that emphasizes Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). The teacher will report to the Principal and collaborate with the School Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure high academic standards and address the social-emotional needs of all students. The ideal candidate believes that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing, and supportive learning environment and has a passion for bilingual immersion.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to ensure high academic standards.
Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
Utilize current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including interactive, hands-on, creative learning.
Integrate technology to support instruction in all areas.
Use assessment to drive instruction.
Differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Implement co-teaching strategies.
Apply ELL strategies.
Build strong relationships with students, coaching them in academic and non-instructional situations.
Respect and encourage student effort.
Apply restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
Engage in self-reflection and implement feedback to improve instruction.