SY26-27 Special Education Science Teacher - High School

Innovation Charter High School•New York, NY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation Charter High School is a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City serving students with ambition, care, and urgency. The school is looking for educators who believe in growth through feedback, curiosity as a driver of learning, and building great schools through reflection, collaboration, and persistence. They seek individuals who believe students thrive with high expectations and deep support, and who value community and teamwork. The school is actively working to create new ways of supporting students and collaborating as colleagues, requiring humility, experimentation, resilience, and heart. Staff are described as caring, challenging each other, learning in public, and continuously improving. The school aims to be a place where young people are deeply known, challenged, and prepared for their futures, and where educators can do meaningful work.

Requirements

New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification required, or active pathway toward certification
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings
Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings
Familiarity with Regents-aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS)
Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention
Relationship-centered educator with unwavering belief in students
Reflective practitioner who seeks and uses feedback
Collaborator who enjoys co-planning and shared problem-solving
Teacher who balances structure, compassion, and rigor
Someone energized by building and improving, not just inheriting finished systems
Committed to educational equity and serving diverse learners in NYC public schools
Someone who is willing to adapt high quality instructional materials (HQIM) to meet the needs of your students.

Responsibilities

Deliver Inclusive, Rigorous Science Instruction: Teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth & Space Science in an ICT classroom through engaging, inquiry-driven instruction aligned to NYS standards and Regents expectations.
Facilitate hands-on labs, experiments, and scientific investigations that build curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application.
Differentiate instruction and provide appropriate scaffolds to ensure all students, including students with IEPs, can access rigorous grade-level content.
Strengthen students’ scientific reasoning, data analysis, problem-solving, and academic language skills.
Use student data, assessments, and observation to adjust instruction and support student growth.
Prepare students for success on Regents exams while cultivating confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging in science classrooms.
Partner to Support Student Success: Collaborate closely with co-teachers, related service providers, and families to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Contribute meaningfully to IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and student support planning.
Build strong relationships with students rooted in high expectations, consistency, and care.
Contribute to a Collaborative Adult Culture: Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning.
Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes.
Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations.