Special Education Teacher

Uncommon Schools•Newark, NJ

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The organization aims to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for college and beyond, with students consistently exceeding national benchmarks. Uncommon Schools invests deeply in its educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development. Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. They advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

Requirements

A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities
Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16).
All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years experience (preferred for impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities)

Responsibilities

Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support
Wellness benefits