THE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Location
Village of Hempstead, New York
Salary
$65,000 - $96,000 / YEAR
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing direct instructional services to students in grades 9-12 to meet their Individualized Education Plan requirements. They will collaborate with staff and families to monitor academic progress and implement a research-based curriculum in an inclusion setting.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a New York State Special Education certification. Experience working with at-risk student populations is preferred, along with a strong understanding of childhood development.
Description $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Company Overview The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.
Job Summary The Academy Charter School High School Special Education Teacher will primarily work with grades 9-12. The qualified incumbent will understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.
Provide direct special education services to students directly to meet the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEP’s 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 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 Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $96,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Qualifications and Skills Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred New York State Special Education certification required
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