Middle School SPED Teacher - $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

THE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL • Uniondale, NY

88d • $65,000 - $96,000

About The Position

The Academy Charter School Middle School Special Education Teacher will primarily work with grades 6-8. The qualified incumbent will understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

Requirements

• Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred
• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• New York State Special Education certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to students directly to meet the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs
• Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal
• Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
• Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEP’s
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios

Benefits

• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree