Special Education Teacher (Elementary, Grades K-5) - AY 2025-26

• Instructional Delivery
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• All duties encompassed under classroom teacher

• Student Assessment
• Measure student achievement and progress towards learning objectives using the school’s formative and summative assessment tools
• Evaluate academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics
• Provide ongoing and timely feedback to students on their progress towards meeting expectations and achieving goals
• Use student data to reflect on effectiveness of lessons and student achievement progress in order to improve instruction and personal practice
• Develop and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice
• Completes all reports in a timely manner

• Learning Environment
• Create, and manage a responsive learning environment that enables students to feel safe, to be creative, and to develop to their full potential
• Establish, model, practice and reinforce age-appropriate rules and discipline using school approved procedures; create and consistently use individual behavioral management plans as needed
• Implement classroom procedures, systems and routines that provide structure for students
• Ensure smooth operation of all classroom instructional functions without exceptions

• Extracurricular Activities
• Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
• Provide opportunities and supervise activities in order for students to demonstrate individually and in ensembles or large groups the skills and talents developed in the music program

• Student Support and School Culture
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios
• Develop and use rubrics for evaluating student products and performances
• Oversee and assist with student arrival/dismissal
• Work closely with all members of school community, model citizenship, collaboration and support of one another
• Other tasks as assigned by the Administration

Academic and Certification Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
• New York State Special Education Certification required (Birth - 2 or 1 - 6)

Work Experience and Skills

• Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred
• Educational experience after college (fellowships, summer study, or graduate course work to pursue greater depth in a subject area, specific instructional methodology, curriculum development, special education, technology, etc.) preferred
• Strong written, grammatical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required to develop rubrics, examine data and metrics that will enhance student knowledge and promote performance of superior work products
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers and administrators
• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child
• Working knowledge and comfort level with instructional technology

Personal Qualities and Behavioral Traits

• Driven educator with an unrelenting focus on organization along with a high level of student and school-wide performance in achieving/exceeding state standards
• Champions change, supports school leader in trying to apply new ideas and methods; actively motivates and encourages others to adapt to change
• Demonstrates persistence in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact student achievement
• Develops and maintains positive communications and working relationships with students, parents, and co-workers by being collaborative and maintaining a pleasant work attitude
• Openness to feedback and willing to take responsibility for student success
• Passionately dedicated to school’s mission with a steadfast belief that all students will receive a rigorous elementary foundation
• Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture