SY 26-27 Middle School Special Education Teacher
About The Position
School in the Square (S2) is seeking dedicated, mission-aligned Middle School Special Education Teachers for grades 6-8. This role is part of the founding campus at S2, located in Washington Heights, which emphasizes a culture of care leading to achievement. The program is designed around students' personal interests and learning styles, aiming to equip each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. The teacher will report to the Principal and collaborate with the School Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure high academic standards and address students' social-emotional needs. The ideal candidate believes all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing, and supportive learning environment.
Requirements
- Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
- Proficient in interactive, hands-on, creative learning.
- Skilled in the use of technology to support instruction in all areas.
- Knowledge of co-teaching strategies.
- Knowledge of ELL strategies.
- A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
- A strong relationship builder who gets personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students.
- Familiar with restorative practices.
- A strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
- Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
- A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
- Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Support efforts to ensure high academic standards for all students.
- Focus on the social-emotional needs of all students.
- Teach and coach students in both academic and non-instructional situations.
- Differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilize co-teaching strategies.
- Implement ELL strategies.
- Use assessment to drive instruction.
- Support student growth at every stage of their PreK-12 education.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Strong benefits program
- 401(k) with a 6% organizational match
- 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
- Longevity bonus
- Generous paid time off
- Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
- Supportive work environment
- Opportunities for supplemental compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
