Secondary Special Education Teachers

Continuum of Services includes:Integrated Co-Teaching Consultant Teaching Resource Room

We are looking for team players who are passionate about urban education and ready to collaborate on curriculum planning and responsive lesson planning practices. Assignments are generally done by content area so that teachers can specialize in one or two subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as case manager and write IEPs Progress reports and collect relevant documentation for the Committee on Special Eduation (CSE Process).
• Regularly communicate with teachers and families to help students be successful.

• Deliver high-quality data-informedspecialized instruction to students on your caseload.

• Work with the classroom teacher to adapt or create curriculum creatively to meet the diverse needs of students.

• Foster a safe inclusive and positive classroom environment using restorative practices.

• Work collaboratively with grade-level teams and the student support team to monitor student progress.

• Participate in school-wide initiatives professional development and mentoring programs.

• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student achievement and behavior.

• Small Caseloads:Generally less than 10 students

• Curriculum Support: Curriculum provided for ELA and Math with room for creative adaptation. School provides tech tools to ease differentation.

• Balanced Schedule: Typical school hours are 7:15 AM 3:15 PM.

• Supportive Culture: Access to a dedicated Student Care Staff for classroom managment support. Formal mentoring program for new teachers. Supportive administrative team and instructional coaching available.

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or relevant content area (Masters preferred).

• Certification: New York State Teacher Certification is highly preferred. (Candidates with out-of-state certification or in the process of certification will be considered). Starting salary for NYS certified teachers is $55000.

• Experience: Experience in an urban school setting is preferred but not required.

• Mindset: A commitment to the belief that all students can succeed and an interest in restorative justice.

RACS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our staffs long-term success:

• Retirement: Participation in the New York State Teachers Retirement System (TRS).

• Health & Wellness: Competitive medical dental and vision benefits.

• Insurance: Life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to the employee.

• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for teachers pursuing degrees relevant to their work.

• Loan Forgiveness: As a Title I school candidates are eligible for the TEACH Grant and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Applications are reviewed regularly and interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis. Fully completed application packets will be reviewed first.

To Apply: Please submit your resume certification status and cover letter viathis website.

Rochester Academy Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation or national origin.

We are not sponsoring work visas at this time international applicants must possess a work visa.

Required Experience:

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