Ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work
Commitment to UD Team mission and core values
Strong communication skills and a passion for serving at-risk youth
Responsibilities
Co-teach five 55-minute classes
Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment
Maintain an organized classroom that promotes student independence
Plan and implement student-centered instruction
Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for individual needs
Use data to track student progress and set growth goals
Communicate with families and stakeholders to support student success
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement benefits with employer match
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Employee wellness supports
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic educators who utilize data-driven approaches in a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges our students face, these educators are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to pushing every student to succeed academically. They believe that every student, regardless of their background, can excel in school and pass all Regents exams.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Co-teach five 55-minute classes.
Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment.
Maintain a classroom environment that is organized and promotes student thinking, learning and independence
Demonstrate knowledge of Special Populations and MLL programs and execute the strategies as required.
Plan and implement instruction that is student centered, involves independent and cooperative learning, scaffolded, and appeals to multiple styles of learning including strategies for students with IEPs and MLLs
Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) that follows the gradual release model to explicitly address individual student's unique needs.
Draw on content-area expertise to infuse skill-building into content and adhere to the gradual release model with fidelity
Complete Task Instructional Plan.
Participate in IEP meetings
Use a variety of data sources to track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.
Regularly review student data through an electronic management system.
Collaborate with various teams to write teacher reports.
Manage student behavior using restorative practices and school-wide PBIS.
Implement students behavior plans
Observe behaviors within the classroom and develop classroom routines/structures and modify expectations to meet the behavioral needs of individual students
Communicate with families and stakeholders to support student success
Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.
Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.
Demonstrated ability to "multi-task" and deliver high quality work
Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation: $71,000 - $115,000 Annually based on years of experience and education.
Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports
