NYS Certified Special Education Teacher

Williamsburg Charter High School•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Williamsburg Charter High School seeks a New York State-certified Special Education Teacher to provide rigorous, student-centered instruction and support students with individualized learning needs. Teachers teach five course periods each day, prepare standards-based lessons and assessments, use student performance data to guide instruction, and help students prepare for New York State exams and school interim assessments. The daily schedule begins at 7:55 AM and ends at 3:10 PM, with one lunch period and two preparation periods, in addition to weekly department planning meetings and professional development. Teachers also serve as advisors to groups of 12–18 students throughout their high school careers. Advisors support students’ academic, behavioral, and overall success; maintain communication with students’ families; coordinate support plans and required meetings; and teach the advisory curriculum. The role includes collaborating with colleagues and school leaders, providing interventions and extra help, participating in school activities and professional development, and contributing to a supportive, respectful school community.

Requirements

New York State Certification for grades 7–12.
At least one year of experience teaching in an urban high school setting.
NYSED Full Clearance.
Strong belief that all students can learn and achieve college and career readiness.
Commitment to fostering independent learning, critical thinking, and research skills.
Ability to engage students through collaborative learning experiences.
Ability to use data and assessments to drive instruction.
Collaborative spirit and commitment to professional growth.
Openness to mentoring, feedback, and continuous development.

Responsibilities

Teach five course periods per day and provide rigorous classroom instruction.
Prepare student-centered lesson plans and standards-based units, assessments, and learning goals.
Use assessment and student performance data to inform instruction and support student achievement.
Provide meaningful feedback on student work and develop improvement plans and support for struggling students.
Prepare students for New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments.
Serve as an advisor to 12–18 students, taking responsibility for their academic, behavioral, and overall success.
Monitor advisees’ attendance, punctuality, academic progress, and use of support services.
Teach the grade-level advisory curriculum and act as a liaison between advisees and school teams.
Contact advisees’ families at least seven times per year, respond to family communications within 24 hours, and involve families in students’ learning.
Develop and oversee Individual Student Support Plans twice a year for each advisee and facilitate required discipline-related meetings.
Accompany advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader.
Provide interventions during office hours and help ensure students who need additional support can receive it.
Collaborate with school leaders and colleagues, share expertise and curriculum, attend department and planning meetings, and participate in collaborative evaluation.
Participate in focus groups, evaluations, committees, professional development, assemblies, meetings, and school-sponsored events, including activities held after work hours.
Support the open-door classroom policy and observe colleagues’ work for professional development.
Model professional and collegial behavior, uphold high behavioral and academic expectations, and adhere to WCHS policies and handbooks.
Create opportunities for students to learn from the world around them through field trips or classroom guests when appropriate.
Respond to school-related communications from faculty and staff within 24 hours.