Seeking Special Education Teacher, 2015-2016 - (Brooklyn, NYC) New York City

About Explore Schools:

Explore Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools providing 1,800 students in central Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our mission is to provide students with the academic skills and critical-thinking abilities they need to succeed in a college-preparatory high school.

What We Believe:

Targeted and individualized instruction is essential for our most at-risk scholars
Student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building are priorities in the classroom
Ongoing teacher development and growth are key levers for student achievement

About the Position:

Nearly 20% of our scholars are students with special needs. To that end, we need highly skilled and dedicated special educators to work in a variety of special education related roles. Ideal candidates are incredibly reflective practitioners, always willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. The most successful teachers in our network love challenges, collaboration, and above all else, educating the whole child.


Key Responsibilities:



Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day
Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
Work collaboratively with grade level teams across content areas
Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom
Participate as part of the student intervention referral team
Support with assessment of students as proctors and monitors of examinations, including the administration of testing modifications
Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
Facilitate testing modifications
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
Assist in moving students to proper locations during fire drills, and sports or arts programs
When absent, ensures all substitute plans are clear and thorough
Keep accurate and organized records of student information


Qualifications:

Commitment to working in under-served communities
New York State Teaching Certification, strongly preferred
2+ years of teaching experience, strongly preferred
Master's Degree in Education, strongly preferred

Salary:

Competitive and commensurate with experience

To apply: https://hire.jobvite.com/j?bj=ocgSZfw3&s=

Share