151 High School Special Education Teacher
151 High School Special Education Teacher
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Job Description
Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic emotional and physical support while maintaining high expectations.
The 15:1 teacher is responsible for:
Create and modify curriculum that is aligned with NY State Regents standards and prepares students to take and pass these exams.
Create and modify lesson plans in English math science and history that meet the diverse and unique needs of all students in the class cohort.
Design and implement lessons to prepare students to take and succeed on NY State Regents exams.
Align lesson plans and strategies with students IEP goals.
Create modified interim assessments in English math science and history that are aligned to NY State Regents exams.
Conduct data analysis on assessments to understand student mastery and the need for reteach.
Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to grow and develop their learning.
Special Education Specific Responsibilities
Collaborate with school leaders and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
Manage a caseload of IEPs including gathering academic growth data writing IEPs and participating in IEP meetings.
As necessary employ multiple strategies in the classroom including small group and oneonone instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
School Culture
Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen supported and heard.
Partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
Engage in practicebased professional development practice clinics and coaching sessions.
Participate in weekly schoolwide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
Partner with your grade level team and 15:1 team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications :
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
A selfdirected learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience:
A demonstrated interest in impacting K12 students in urban schools and communities 35 years experience preferred).
Academic expertise in Special Education the Humanities Social Sciences STEM or related fields of study.
Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
Special Education Certification 712 or K12 is preferred.
Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements you must immediately enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education.
15:1 Special Education Teachers are required to earn their certification within 3 years.
Additional Information :
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $65000 to $103900.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant fulltime teaching experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without fulltime Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $65000
Benefits
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer).
Extensive bestinclass training and development
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pretax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
403(b) retirement savings program employer match
Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.
Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we servewith over 70 of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
