Self Contained Middle School Special Education Teacher (SY 26-27)

Explore Schools•New York, NY

1d•$62,710 - $93,636•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

Requirements

Experience teaching students with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, required
Bachelor’s degree required
Classroom teaching experience required

Nice To Haves

New York State Teaching Certification, strongly preferred
Special Education Certification, preferred
Master’s Degree in Education, preferred
experience working with students with disabilities, including students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, specific learning disabilities, and speech and language disabilities
ready to provide targeted, data-driven and responsive instruction to diverse learners
prioritize building a trusting and caring classroom culture, where all learners feel seen, valued, and appreciated
implement instructional and pedagogical strategies focused on moving students towards grade level proficiency
reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your students while educating the whole child
relationship builder and a collaborator: you enjoy partnering with families, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, related service providers, and other educators
Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes, particularly the outcomes of exceptional learners
Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture to promote safety and inclusion of all students
Ability to use differentiated strategies to support students with emotional regulation
Detail-oriented and highly organized

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals and state standards. Elevate differentiation and universally-designed instruction to ensure all students meet rigorous academic standards
Provide targeted small group instruction to students
Utilize a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
Track, monitor, and respond to instructional data to foster student learning
Maintain compliance for students in your class, including participating in IEP meetings, writing IEPs and progress monitoring, and communicating with families around student performance
Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices
Adhere to schoolwide system to support students with emotional regulation, including deescalation
Partner with Related Service Providers to implement and reinforce student supports
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
Build team and community with paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, related service providers, and families to support students
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations to dismantle white supremacy culture