Job description

Primary Function & Position Overview

As an educator at Public Prep Academies we encourage our students to build independence as learners. We fully support the development of our educators to broaden their interpretation of culturally and linguistically diverse students’ learning behaviors. Special Education Teachers work alongside General Education Teachers in Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms in equal partnership to consistently plan for, monitor the progress of, and be held accountable for the academic success of every scholar in their class. Teaching pairs use a variety of co-teaching models to provide high-quality instruction.

Special Education Teachers meet regularly with their grade team members and other collaborators such as Academic Directors, Assistant Directors of Student Support, Interventionists, members of the Student and Family Affairs team, and any third-party service providers in order to address all students’ access to the curriculum and learning goals.

The Instructional Leadership Team supports Special Education Teachers in maximizing their performance and that of their students. Lead Teachers receive frequent feedback and observation, coaching cycles, and professional development based on the Charlotte Danielson framework for teaching.

Special Education Teachers establish families as partners through annual student home visits, participation in regular school events, and frequent communications about curriculum, academic progress, and behavior. They work closely with the Student and Family Affairs Team to support this work.

Special Education Teachers may be assigned to teach any grade level or content area at the assigned school, including interventions. Teaching assignments are at the discretion of the Principal and/or Academic Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction and Preparation

• Address the learning needs of all learners in your classroom.
• Plan instruction that creates independent learning opportunities for students.
• Present a passion for learning, growth mindset and a love for reading.
• Provide cognitively engaging lessons and learning activities.
• Provide authentic opportunities to process content.
• Use data to drive decision making for your students that will increase student outcomes.
• Deliver high quality Core Content integrating Social Emotional instructional practices.

Relationship Building and Student Support

• Create a predictable, physically, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environment for all stakeholders (students, family members, teachers and Staff).
• Make space for student voice and choice.
• Use the principles of restorative justice to manage conflicts and redirect undesired behavior.
• Manage student behaviors and use mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Hold a high bar for effort, persistence and quality of work.
• Celebrate progress and recognize student achievement.

Family and Community Engagement

• Create positive relationships by showing care and trust with families.
• Provide weekly communication touch points for families.
• Invite families and caregivers to participate authentically within the classroom and learning opportunities.
• Provide families with the tools and tips that they can work on and support their students at home.

Professional Responsibilities

• Commit to being reflective and responsive to feedback that will impact your practice.
• Participate in school and network wide professional development opportunities including but not limited to mentorship, coaching coaching cycles, observation and feedback rounds.
• Constantly reflect on your practice, content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
• Maintain accurate records for grading, progress monitoring and communication.
• Collaborate with colleagues and invest in yourself as an adult learner.
• Supporting the school as directed by the Principal/Academic Director.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• An M.A., Ed.M or master’s degree in the relevant content area
• New York State Dual Certification in Special Education and General Education, preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time teacher, preferably in an Integrated Co-Teaching setting
• Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting, preferred
• Preferred candidates who have a desire to work with a diverse population of students and linguistic needs
• Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
• Exceptional organization and planning skills
• Superior communication skills
• An ability to work collaboratively
• A commitment to single-gender education
• Fluency in Spanish, preferred

Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, internal equity, and budgeted amount for the role. The salary range for this position is $67,000- $89,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. It includes Oxford Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. For more details about our benefits package, visit our website at www.publicprep.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10455: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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