High School Special Education Teacher

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. Special Education teachers develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs, advocate for students, and provide specialized instruction and related services to support academic achievement. They provide academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. The role includes adapting an inclusive curriculum, developing and implementing 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), providing varied forms of instruction, and collaborating with students, families, educators, and school teams. Teachers also participate in professional development, coaching, mentorship, and school-wide community-building activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learning approach, including soliciting and implementing feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before the start of employment.
• Meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements: a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 for graduates before 9/1/16.
• Become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze student work and assessment trends and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals in preparation for annual IEP meetings.
• Provide pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners.
• Build positive relationships with students and support their sense of belonging.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with grade-level teams to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits, subject to role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level