Special Education Teacher

North Star Academy Charter School•Newark, NJ

27d•$60,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students’ academic, emotional, and physical needs while maintaining high expectations. The teacher develops and monitors accommodations, advocates for students, and provides specialized instruction and related services to help increase academic achievement. The role focuses on inclusive instruction, collaboration with families and school teams, and creating a safe environment where students can become self-guided learners. The teacher modifies and differentiates an inclusive curriculum, develops 504 plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with families and Special Education teams, and ensures IEP compliance. The position includes analyzing student work and assessment trends, collecting academic growth data, writing goals for annual IEP meetings, and teaching through pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction. The teacher also builds relationships with students and families, participates in professional development and coaching, and collaborates with grade-level colleagues to set academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
Self-directed learner who seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
Demonstrated interest in impacting K–12 students in urban schools and communities; 1–2 years of experience is preferred.
Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field of study.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before the start of employment.
For New Jersey certification eligibility, a cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 for graduates before 9/1/16.
Instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of experience working with or 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 plans and IEPs with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Create an inclusive, safe environment that empowers students to become self-guided learners.
Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze student work and assessment trends and ensure IEP compliance.
Gather academic growth data and write goals in preparation for annual IEP meetings.
Provide pull-out, push-in, small-group, and one-on-one instruction.
Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for learners in the classroom.
Build positive relationships with students and partner with their families to support students’ learning needs.
Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
Attend weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
Partner with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

Paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Training and professional development.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA), dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA).
Financial planning.
New Jersey Pension program.
Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
Mental health and counseling support.
Wellness benefits.