SETSS Teacher

Amber Charter Schools•Harlem, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Amber Charter Schools’ SETSS Teachers (Special Education Teacher Support Services) design rigorous, engaging instruction that meets students’ needs, assess student progress, and create safe, responsive learning environments. They support students with disabilities, English language learners, and students identified formally or informally as at-risk, helping each learner thrive and reach their potential. The role includes planning and delivering research-based literacy intervention and grade-level instruction; differentiating and adapting learning experiences; assessing student proficiency and using results to guide instruction; maintaining instructional and intervention records; and fostering a supportive, student-centered classroom. Teachers also build partnerships with families, contribute to school culture and committees, collaborate with colleagues, and pursue professional growth. This is an exempt position on a 10-month work schedule at Amber Charter East Harlem, with school hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
New York State Students with Disabilities Teacher certification.
Evidence of success advancing the learning of students identified or suspected of being academically at-risk.
Familiarity with high-quality curriculum programs.
Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Drive programs.
Comfort and confidence planning and implementing rigorous, engaging, effective instruction.
Commitment to creating and maintaining a safe, responsive learning environment.
Ability to build strong relationships based on trust, respect, effective communication, and common goals.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple obligations and initiatives, with strong attention to detail and excellent time management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Completion and clearance of the pre-employment fingerprinting and reference-check process.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future.
Regular attendance and punctuality; professional appearance; and organizational fit with Amber’s Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect traits.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education.
Two years of experience as an effective and impactful educator in a school setting.
Experience in early childhood intervention strategies.
Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the academic progress of students identified as at-risk and in need of literacy intervention.
Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum aligned with content- and grade-level scope and sequence guides.
Modify, differentiate, and extend learning experiences for students needing academic intervention, integrating intervention supports as needed.
Provide direct support and guidance, and collaborate with colleagues to address the needs of at-risk learners as requested.
Document syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, instructional materials, and methods.
Maintain accurate records, including required session notes, trackers, logs, and anecdotal notes on academic and behavioral interventions.
Use school-wide practices and individualized methods to engage students and promote a student-led, student-centered classroom.
Track student proficiency and progress using formative and summative assessment tools.
Analyze assessment results and use data to inform and adjust instruction.
Provide students with ongoing, timely feedback on their progress toward expectations and goals.
Use student data to reflect on lesson effectiveness and improve instruction and personal practice.
Assess literacy proficiency and academic risk factors using appropriate measures.
Teach and encourage the development of AMBER core values.
Develop and maintain a warm, firm learning environment where students feel safe taking risks and being creative.
Establish, model, practice, and reinforce developmentally appropriate rules and behaviors through clear, consistent procedures.
Formulate and implement behavioral management plans for individual students as needed.
Build supportive partnerships with families; communicate about Title I services, instructional programs, and student progress, encourage participation, and respond to concerns.
Model lifelong learning through professional development and individual growth activities, and use constructive feedback to improve student learning experiences.
Demonstrate teamwork and model cooperation and helpfulness for students.
Engage in respectful, critical dialogue and contribute to the school’s evolution.
Maintain optimism and flexibility throughout the year.
Encourage and support colleagues’ growth.
Serve on school-based committees.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, a professional appearance, and alignment with Amber’s cultural expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans, including single coverage averaging a $55 monthly employee contribution and dependent options averaging $92–$124 per month.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after one year.
Supplemental benefit options, including life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax commuter and transit benefits.
Flexible spending and health reimbursement accounts.
Longevity and referral bonuses.
Generous paid time off.
Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program.
Professional development opportunities.
Friendly work environment.
Opportunities for supplemental compensation.