Special Education Teacher Support Services 2-5 K-5 (26-27 SY)
About The Position
Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
- The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
- Strong teamwork ethic
- Ability to use data to drive instruction
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- NYS certification preferred
- Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Teaching students the values of scholarship, respect, honesty, courage, and balance in a collaborative technology-infused, inclusive family-like environment.
- Assisting all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths.
- Planning for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities so that these students may achieve academic mastery.
- Participating in after-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs.
- Participating in in-house committees of special programs.
- Participating in professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation.
- Collaborating with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments.
- Sharing teaching strategies.
- Visiting peer classrooms.
- Analyzing student data.
- Developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
- Believing that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom.
- Employing a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students.
- Applying data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan.
- Developing an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
- Utilizing technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
- Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from
- Two dental plans
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
- Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
- Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
- Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
