Middle School - Special Education ELA Teacher (SY 26- 27)

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School • Newark, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a mission-aligned Middle School Special Education ELA Teacher to teach grades 5–8 during the 2026–27 academic year. Teachers prepare students for college success through rigorous instruction, high expectations, and support for students’ academic and personal growth. The role is part of the school-based instructional team and reports to the School Director(s), with regular coaching and support from instructional coaches and DCIs.

The teacher plans and delivers engaging instruction aligned with a year-long academic plan, monitors student learning, analyzes data, and collaborates with school leaders and colleagues to develop or revise curriculum. The teacher also builds a positive, respectful classroom environment, maintains school expectations, supervises students during lunch and transitions, communicates with families, attends professional development, and contributes to the success and orderly culture of the school.

Requirements

• Relentless work ethic.
• Belief that all students can be successful.
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university.
• GPA meeting minimum requirements for New Jersey Department of Education certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
• Strong classroom management abilities.
• Evidence of New Jersey Department of Education certification (CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard) or out-of-state certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting.
• Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of ELA content.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain high expectations for student learning and quality of work.
• Use varied instructional strategies and academically rigorous, engaging activities.
• Execute detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan and address students’ learning needs.
• Continuously respond to student learning needs and encourage students to persist and succeed.
• Track and analyze student data to identify learning needs and set ambitious, attainable progress goals.
• Plan and implement strategies to achieve student learning outcome targets.
• Collaborate with the School Director and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data.
• Build relationships that demonstrate concern for students’ academic and personal growth.
• Maintain an efficient, respectful, and positive classroom environment and maximize instructional time.
• Keep students on task and clearly enforce school rules, values, and expectations.
• Supervise students during lunch and transition periods.
• Contribute skills and effort to student and school success, assume additional responsibilities when necessary, and demonstrate leadership.
• Make frequent phone calls to keep parents informed of student successes and struggles.
• Help maintain an orderly school culture.
• Attend professional development sessions and perform other duties necessary to fulfill the school’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax-exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to the role.
• Wellness reimbursements, including gym memberships and spa services.
• Online counseling services for staff and dependents through a therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit, with additional options through voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans.
• Health screening and telemedicine support through the VitalCheck Wellness platform.

What This Job Offers

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