Special Education Teacher- Advanced Math & Science III

United Charter Schools•New York, NY

7d•$68,000 - $127,000

About The Position

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities in achieving academic, social-emotional, college, and career readiness. UCHS serves diverse learners in a welcoming, safe, and rigorous school environment across its charter high schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens. Teachers develop accessible, content-based learning experiences that recognize and embrace learner diversity and reduce barriers to educational opportunity. The role involves collaborating with colleagues through co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing; tailoring instruction to students’ needs; assessing growth; and advocating for appropriate supports. The teacher also works with students individually and in small groups, partners with families and school-based support teams, and helps develop post-high-school transition plans. Additional duties may include supporting school events, emergencies, and testing. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and valid New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) certification. A master’s degree is preferred. The stated salary range is $68,000–$127,000, with starting placement based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid New York State Students with Disabilities (SWD) Certification.
Proven track record of planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means of assessing whether those objectives have been met.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards.
Demonstrated success tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners.
Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
Experience working with educational technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum.
Develop accessible curriculum through team co-planning, co-teaching, and co-assessing.
Assess student growth using formal and informal assessment data.
Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills.
Work with students one-on-one or in small groups.
Advocate to ensure students receive appropriate supports.
Meet with families and the school-based support team.
Support plans for post-high-school transition and create transition plans that promote quality of life after high school.
Support school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events, and emergencies.
Support testing, proctoring, and scoring as needed.
Perform additional responsibilities consistent with the general nature of the position.