SY26-27 Math Special Education Teacher - High School

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Charter High School is a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City serving students with ambition, care, and urgency. The school is seeking a NYS certified Math Teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom to support students in developing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and mathematical reasoning aligned to Regents and Common Core standards. This educator will partner closely with general education teachers, content teams, and families to ensure all learners can access rigorous math instruction and build confidence as problem-solvers. The school is looking for educators who believe in the importance of feedback, curiosity, collaboration, high expectations, and mutual support. They are committed to creating new ways of supporting students and working together, requiring humility, experimentation, resilience, and heart. The staff is described as caring, challenging, learning in public, and continuously improving.

Requirements

New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification required, or active pathway toward certification
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings
Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings
Familiarity with Regents-aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS)
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention
Relationship-centered educator with unwavering belief in students
Reflective practitioner who seeks and uses feedback
Collaborator who enjoys co-planning and shared problem-solving
Teacher who balances structure, compassion, and rigor
Someone energized by building and improving, not just inheriting finished systems
Committed to educational equity and serving diverse learners in NYC public schools
Willing to adapt high quality instructional materials (HQIM) to meet the needs of your students

Responsibilities

Co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess in inclusive math classrooms aligned to NYS standards and Regents expectations
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolds to ensure students with IEPs can access rigorous grade-level content
Design engaging lessons that build conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and real-world application
Use modeling, guided practice, small-group instruction, and inquiry-based strategies to support diverse learning needs
Analyze student data and assessment trends to refine instruction and accelerate student growth
Support students in solving complex, multi-step problems and communicating mathematical reasoning clearly
Strengthen students’ ability to justify thinking verbally, visually, and in writing
Build student confidence, independence, and perseverance in mathematics
Prepare students for Regents-aligned assessments while fostering deep understanding of mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies
Collaborate closely with co-teachers, related service providers, counselors, and families to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth
Contribute meaningfully to IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and student support planning
Build strong relationships with students rooted in consistency, encouragement, high expectations, and care
Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning
Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes
Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations