Special Education Teacher-Humanities

United Charter Schools

$68K — $127K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Master's preferred
  • New York State SWD Certification required
  • Proven experience in lesson planning with clear objectives
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities
  • Familiarity with Common Core State Standards
  • Experience in tailoring instruction for diverse learners
  • Proficient in educational technology

Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging and accessible content-based curriculum
  • Assess student growth through various assessment methods
  • Build academic and socio-emotional skills in students
  • Advocate for necessary student supports
  • Create post-high school transition plans
  • Collaborate with families and support teams
  • Support school events and emergency drills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to impact education reform
  • Inclusive and equitable workplace
  • Access to professional growth opportunities
  • Engaging school environment focused on student success
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

Essential Job Functions:

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Teachers at United Charter schools will:
  • Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
  • Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
  • Build students' academic and socio-emotional skills
  • Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
  • Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Our vision for student support services is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Students with Disabilities teachers will:
  • Develop accessible curriculum through team co-planning, co-teaching and co-assessing
  • Build students' academic and socio-emotional skills
  • Work with students one-on-one or in small groups
  • Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
  • Meet with families and the school-based support team
  • Create plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Secondary Job Functions:
  • Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
  • Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
  • Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master's degree is preferred
  • A valid New York State SWD Certification
    • There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
    • To learn more about NYS Certifications, visit: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
  • Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
  • Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
  • Experience working with educational technology

Salary $68000-$127000K

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role.

Salary Information

While the majority of new hires' starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

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