Special Education Teacher

Classical Charter Schools•New York, NY

18d•$58,000 - $105,000

About The Position

All our teachers share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement is at the core of our work. Special Education Teachers must be thoughtful educators who relentlessly seek to improve the content and overall quality of education that Classical Charter Schools provides. Our special education teachers are committed to our schoolâs mission and driven to lead all scholars to academic gains. Under the supervision of the Director of Scholar Services, the Special Education Teacher will: Create and revise lesson plans to provide daily small group instruction that is tightly aligned to IEP goals and the general education curriculum Assist in the development of standards-driven IEPs, keep organized case files on each scholar with an IEP or 504, ensure all services are in compliance with mandates, attend IEP meetings, and collect multiple sources of data on scholar progress to goals and standards Coordinate and monitor related services for scholars with IEPs Provide teachers and staff with academic differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling scholars Receive regular and ongoing feedback and support from administration and instructional leaders Serve on the school-based Scholar Services Team (attend weekly meetings, manage incoming teacher referrals, monitor recommended plans, and help determine scholars who need an evaluation for special education services). Collaborate with the schoolâs leadership team and other committees to support all scholars in achieving high standards Assist in providing accommodations for English Language Learners and scholars with IEPs or 504s

Requirements

A SPED Certification or a Students with Disabilities Certification preferred
Has 1 or more years experience teaching in a charter, public, or private school.

Nice To Haves

Have experience teaching in a resource/small group or pull-out model
At least one year of teaching Special Education
Show alignment to Classical Charter Schoolâs mission and approach
Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school

Responsibilities

Create and revise lesson plans to provide daily small group instruction that is tightly aligned to IEP goals and the general education curriculum
Assist in the development of standards-driven IEPs, keep organized case files on each scholar with an IEP or 504, ensure all services are in compliance with mandates, attend IEP meetings, and collect multiple sources of data on scholar progress to goals and standards
Coordinate and monitor related services for scholars with IEPs
Provide teachers and staff with academic differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling scholars
Receive regular and ongoing feedback and support from administration and instructional leaders
Serve on the school-based Scholar Services Team (attend weekly meetings, manage incoming teacher referrals, monitor recommended plans, and help determine scholars who need an evaluation for special education services).
Collaborate with the schoolâs leadership team and other committees to support all scholars in achieving high standards
Assist in providing accommodations for English Language Learners and scholars with IEPs or 504s