Special Education Teacher- Advanced Math & Science

Secondary Job Functions

• Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
• Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid New York State SWD Certification
• There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
• To learn more about
• NYS
• Certifications, visit: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do [http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do]
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Salary Range: $68,000- $127,000

Compensation and benefits: Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA: 8% Employer 403(b) contribution

Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization

EEO/ADA

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements but represents the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and abilities needed. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties at any time and as required. All changes must be reasonable and within the functions of the role.

Salary Information

While the majority of new hires’ starting salaries shall be expected to be placed in the first half of the range(s) to allow space to grow in the job, for those who already have significant relevant experience at that level of the job, placement at the higher end of the range(s) is possible.

UCHS high schools are some of New York’s states highest performing charter high schools, consistently meeting and in many cases exceeding NYSED’s Performance Benchmarks for Student Performance. They are outperforming NYS on the 4-year Cohort regents’ exams and the 4-year graduation rate for all students and special populations. They also include the only NYC high school to receive the prestigious National Blue-Ribbon Award in 2022.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all employees and applicants for employment will be treated in all respects on the basis of their merit and qualifications and without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, military status, marital status, ancestry, or any other reason prohibited by law. We believe that our teams should reflect the diverse communities we serve and that our culture and internal structures should be inclusive and equitable for all employees. We also recognize that

perspectives from communities that have been historically marginalized are critical to the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from individuals living in the communities that we serve or who are members of historically marginalized communities. We provide a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to the opportunity to make a significant impact on education reform and in the lives of urban youth.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence.