2026-2027: Special Education Teacher
About The Position
WHIN Music Community Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. Guided by the principles of El Sistema, WHIN combines rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment to help a diverse student population thrive academically and personally. The school emphasizes collaboration among staff, families, and students, restorative justice, inquiry-based and hands-on learning, and students’ academic, personal, and character development. The teacher creates an engaging, inclusive classroom and differentiates instruction to address students’ needs. The role includes developing and implementing curriculum and assessments aligned with students’ IEPs and/or 504 plans, applying Behavior Intervention Plans when needed, analyzing data to support academic outcomes, contributing to student-needs assessments, and collaborating with colleagues in an integrated co-teaching model. The teacher also builds professional relationships with WHIN families and encourages students and colleagues to reach their potential. WHIN offers competitive salary determined through an equity-focused approach that considers skills, education, and relevant experience. The school states that its teacher pay scale is available for viewing.
Requirements
- NYS or equivalent Special Education Teaching Certification.
- Urban elementary teaching experience.
- Experience teaching in an integrated co-teaching setting.
- Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students.
- An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level.
- Proven commitment and success working with students and families.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic school.
- A sense of humor and kindness toward colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced proficiency in Spanish or another bilingual area.
- Music performance proficiency.
- Teaching experience and/or certifications in music performance.
- Experience or advanced proficiency in Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning.
- Experience or advanced proficiency with Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where students enjoy learning.
- Differentiate instruction to address learners’ needs and support development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
- Develop, modify, and implement curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined by their IEPs and/or 504 plans.
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
- Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s individual needs.
- Contribute to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model in an inclusive classroom.
- Inspire students and fellow staff to perform to their highest potential.
- Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with WHIN families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
