ICT Teacher

Ascend Public Charter Schools

279d • $61,900 - $91,750

About The Position

We're excited about special education lower school/middle school/high school teachers who are fired up about their lessons—who want to spend their time discussing, preparing, and immersing themselves in the rich content they teach. We value teachers who truly listen to what students are saying—who create a space for students to think their way through to answers, and who praise their insights and curiosities along the way. We value educators with a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence. Our teachers embrace a rigorous liberal arts program and a positive approach to discipline, believe in the power of family and community partnerships, and commit to helping students succeed in college and beyond. Ascend is the largest Brooklyn-based public charter school serving over 5,000 K-12 students in 17 schools. We exist to serve every student - to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice. Access to education is a social justice issue. As educators, we center justice and live out our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) by ensuring that our students have the skills, tools, and confidence they need to thrive today and in the future. We are proud to have a workforce that mirrors the diversity seen in our students. Working at Ascend provides a community focused on developing an environment of support and belonging. Educators collaborate closely and encourage each other to achieve great outcomes. Our schools honor, nurture, and challenge the whole child. Ascend fosters critical thinking skills and a love of learning through an inquiry-based learning approach, Responsive Classroom model, and anti-racist education. We are deeply committed to advancing educational equity for all of our students. Students at Ascend benefit from a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures natural curiosity about the world and guides them to think critically and independently.

Requirements

• A master's degree and NYS charter certification required
• NYS certification in any subject/grade level OR meets one of the four uncertified criteria for charter school teachers
• TFA alumni
• 3+ years K-12 teaching experience
• 3+ years adjunct professional teaching experience
• Exceptional professional in the content area he/she will be teaching (e.g. published writer applying for ELA)
• The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
• Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
• Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in underserved areas a plus

Responsibilities

• Differentiate small group instruction for students with special needs
• Prepare student individualized education plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
• Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families
• Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development
• Coaching and career pathways in our schools
• Generous benefits package, including flexibility in healthcare plan
• 403(b) matching starting at year one
• Mental health services covered by insurance
• Additional time off for personal care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree