Special Education Teacher - New York, United States - Harlem Children's Zone
Description
Special Education Teacher (Learning Specialist), Promise Academy (Immediate Hire)
Job Category: Education
Requisition Number: SPECI002375
Posting Details
Full-Time
LocationsShowing 1 location
NY Main
New York, NY 10035, USA
Job Details
Description
HCZ Promise Academy
Special Education Teacher, Promise Academy
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – a top-performing K-12 charter school within HCZ's cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seeks Special Education Teacher for the school year
The Special Education Teacher will bring a passion for the mission of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem's residents, and is eager to make an impact in Harlem and beyond.
For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here's 7 Things You Need to Know.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years teaching experience is required
New York State Teaching Certification for Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 and/or 7-12 relevant certification required
Who you are
Dedication and commitment to the mission of HCZ Promise Academy
2 – 5 years of teaching experience in an urban school setting is desired
Excellent oral and written communication skills
What you'll do
Provide Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) using a push-in or pull-out model.
Review IEP-related documents to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each student
Collaborate with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student
Plan, develop, and implement individualized learning plans for each student
Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Review IEPs with parents, school administration, and general education teachers
Monitor, evaluate, and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices
Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work to engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn
Follow the school's policies and procedures for student conduct and discipline, and refuse to tolerate classroom disruptions
Meet designated deadlines for completing Teacher Reports, IEPs, parent phone calls, and other time-sensitive tasks
Develop and use a variety of assessments (e.g., exams, written work, and public performances) that frequently measure student progress toward the school's content and skill standards
Develop clear evaluation criteria and distribute them to students prior to assignments
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
Share responsibility for the grade level and school-wide activities
Opportunity to work Saturdays during test prep season – additional compensation provided
Schedule
Monday – Friday, work hours 7:40 am – 4:00 pm
Benefits
To achieve these exceptional outcomes, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We believe they earn it and deserve it.
Our exceptional benefits include:
Highly competitive base salaries
Up to $30,000 Student Loan Forgiveness
$6,000 sign on bonus; $3,000 after 6 months and the remaining $3,000 after 9 months of employment
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Legal Insurance
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)
The salary range for incoming teachers is $67,000 to $135,000. Incoming teacher salaries are determined based on their number of years of experience as a lead teacher, level of education (bachelor's, or master's degree), and certification. We offer a $6,000 sign-on bonus and highly competitive salaries with generous performance-based bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and a low student-teacher ratio.
In addition, we provide our teachers with the resources they need to be successful. You will receive a personal laptop, Smartboards, and tablets; bi-weekly professional development; and the support of a team of academic coaches, deans, guidance counselors, and social workers who are committed to ensuring the success of all our scholars.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR c)
Harlem Children's Zone seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.
Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).