Special Education Teacher - Mathematics/Stem (2023-2024)

If you are an experienced educator dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure that all students get the education they need to succeed in college and career, we would love to meet you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Collaboratively with a general Education Teacher in an inclusion classroom and differentiate instruction for students with special needs
• Provide individual or small group instruction for students who require additional academic support
• Work with IEP Coordinator to prepare student individualized education plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
• Accept responsibility for the academic progress of students, and work to actively overcome setbacks
• Participate in the development, tracking, and implementation of IEP goals
• Work with general Education Teachers to develop effective, standards-aligned lessons that support student learning and achievement of school academic objectives and benchmarks
• Contribute ideas for appropriate supports, accommodations, and modifications to the curricular materials with respect to instructional activities, materials, homework, assessments, outside projects
• Administer, collect, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments of each student
• Develop professional goals and objectives in collaboration with colleagues and administration that will monitor progress and assess effectiveness in enhancing student achievement
• Adapt and implement an advisory curriculum and serve as an advisor to small group of students.
• Maintain regular and open communication with families by providing regular written updates on student progress and creating opportunities for family participation, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Utilize technology to promote and share student achievement and to communicate with students, colleagues, and families
• Enforce all school policies with regard to discipline and determining necessary management strategies within their own classrooms
• Participate in at least one of our school’s committees, including but not limited to: Hiring, Budget, Professional Development, Leadership, Calendar and Programming, Community Outreach, Events and Awards

Eligibility Requirements:

• New York State certification strongly preferred
• Strong content knowledge and ability to help students overcome conceptual difficulties in high school level STEM and/or Humanities subject areas
• Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required
• Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Employment Info:

Our employees are our most valuable assets. Each employee is an integral part of our school’s success. University Prep Charter High School was co-founded by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and as such, staff and faculty enjoy UFT membership and receive full benefits and enrollment in the New York City Teachers’ Retirement System. Employees are safeguarded by a unique contract that is periodically negotiated by staff and our Board of Directors. At roughly 10% above the NYC DOE, staff compensation is very competitive and is determined by our collective bargaining agreement which can be viewed on our school's website. Participating in one of our school’s committees ensures a great deal of teacher input and direct involvement in all facets of school operations.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply through ZipRecruiter, and provide a resume and cover letter. Candidates may be asked to conduct a 30-minute demo lesson and provide various teaching artifacts including curricular materials, lesson plans and student work. Applicants must also provide three professional references and, if possible, a recent written observation report from a supervisor.

• Teachers who are not currently NYS certified should be willing to work toward obtaining certification.