Middle School 12:1:1 Special Education Teacher (25-26)

Middle School 12:1:1 Special Education Teacher, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

This role is eligible for an one-time $2,500 signing bonus for candidates who are hired by October 15th

WHO WE ARE 
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing nearly 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers.  As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE 
We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community. 

WHO YOU ARE

You are a special educator with experience teaching a variety of learners, specifically specializing in working with students who have individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You are ready to provide targeted, data-driven and individualized instruction to diverse learners. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your students while educating the whole child. Additionally, you possess the following qualities:

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced 
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues 
• Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes
• Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using  classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
• You are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
• Ability to adapt scripted curriculum 
• Detail-oriented and highly organized 
• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
• Special Education Certification, strongly preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education, strongly preferred

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• As a Special Education teacher in a 12:1:1 class, you will lead a classroom of students with disabilities to make exceptional gains. You will be expected to manage the following daily: 
• Plan and deliver high-quality instruction, aligned to students’ IEP goals and state standards
• Provide targeted small group instruction to students through the use of stations 
• Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
• Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
• Plan and deliver differentiated, universally-designed instruction in order to ensure all students meet rigorous academic standards 
• Track, monitor, and respond to instructional data in order to support student learning 
• Maintain compliance for students in your class, including participating IEP meetings, writing IEPs and progress monitoring, and communicating with families around student performance
• Use the Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices
• Collaborate with related service providers and para-professionals to meet students’ needs
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch