Middle School Special Education Teacher

Illuminator at Capital Preparatory Schools

• Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
• Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
• Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
• Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.

• Student achievement
• Create a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters student curiosity;
• Motivate students to put forth their best efforts in academics, athletics, activities, and personal conduct;
• Support students to recognize their full potential in all areas of human development;
• Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders;
• Analyze data and use it to inform and drive instruction.

• Professional development and learning
• Attend all professional development trainings, data team meetings, and curriculum meetings;
• Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills;
• Participate in professional trainings to enhance knowledge as well as educational and leadership capabilities.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Team player and life-long learner
• Receptive to ongoing feedback
• Exemplary professional values
• Three years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Experience in analyzing data to drive instruction
• Commitment to student engagement and student success
• Bachelor’s degree, Graduate degree preferred;
• NYS certification preferred, commitment to achieve certification required

Compensation

Capital Preparatory Schools offers competitive salaries for first-year Illuminators (teachers), ranging from $62,784 for non-certified bachelor's degree holders to $79,200 for those with a master's degree and certification. Salary is commensurate with years of lead teaching experience, education level and certification status. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a full-time, full-year exempt position.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color,

national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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