High School Special Education Teacher

Rochester Academy Charter School•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of High School Special Education Teacher . This is a full-time contract position. Why you'll love RACS! Small school environment- less than 300 students in the high school Case loads of less than ten students Class assignments in 1-2 subject areas, with limited co-teachers Building and school level Special Education support Continuum of Consultant Teacher (CT), Integrated Co-teaching (ICOT) and Resource Room (RR) only Student Success is at the heart of our work! Graduation rate consistently above 92% for all learners Supportive administrative team Ideal candidates will possess New York State certification. Max salary range awarded to NYS Certified teachers. Candidates with out-of-state certification will be considered. Experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or have completed a teacher certification program. Salary will be calculated based on certification, years of experience, and completion of a Master's Degree. About RACS: Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is a public charter school, primarily serving students from the city of Rochester. Over 90% of our students identify as an individual of color. We are a college preparatory school and use data to determine how best to foster student growth. RACS seeks to prepare all graduates for active citizenship. Ideal candidates share in the beliefs that all students have the right to high-quality education and that restorative practices apply to all members of the school community. We are seeking teachers who are self-directed, committed, and independent. RACS teachers are team players who work collaboratively, including when planning curriculum. Candidates should know or be ready to learn responsive lesson planning practices. Full Benefits: RACS offers full benefits to employees including New York State Teachers' Retirement, health, and dental benefits. Enhanced benefits include life insurance and short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. We are a Title I school, so candidates may be eligible for the TEACH grant and Public Service Loan forgiveness. In addition, RACS will support teachers and staff with tuition assistance when pursuing a degree relevant to their work. Applications are reviewed regularly and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. WE CANNOT ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AT THIS TIME.