SY 26-27 Elementary ICT/ Special Education Teacher

School in the Square•New York, NY

1d•$63,000 - $122,764•Onsite

About The Position

Our Elementary School, "Dos Amigos", at School in the Square is a Dual Language PreK-5th grade program dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. Dos Amigos provides a creative, bilingual immersion program alongside a focus on SEL. We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned learning specialist who has a passion for bilingual immersion. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will support our efforts to ensure high academic standards while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy including but not limited to: Interactive, hands on, creative learning
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
A 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.