Innovation Charter High School·New York
The Special Education Teacher will deliver inclusive, rigorous history instruction within an Integrated Co-Teaching classroom while managing a caseload of students with IEPs. Responsibilities include co-planning lessons, monitoring student progress, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with families and colleagues to support student growth.
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About Innovation Charter High School At Innovation Charter High School, we believe schools can be places where young people are deeply known, challenged, and prepared to shape their futures, and where educators do some of the most meaningful work of their careers.
We are a mission-driven public charter high school in New York City serving students with ambition, care, and urgency.
Our team is fiercely committed to improving student outcomes and continuously strengthening the school we are building together.
This is a place for educators who believe: Feedback is essential to growth, for students and adults Curiosity is a driver of strong teaching and learning Great schools are built through reflection, collaboration, and persistence Students thrive when adults hold high expectations and provide deep support Supporting one another as a community and showing up as strong team players matters just as much as individual excellence We are not interested in maintaining the status quo.
We are actively working to create new ways of supporting students and new ways of working together as colleagues.
That takes humility, experimentation, resilience, and heart.
Our staff cares deeply.
We challenge one another.
We learn in public.
We keep improving.
If you are energized by joining a dedicated team that is building toward something better, for students and for each other, we’d love to meet you.
We are seeking a passionate, equity-driven Special Education Teacher (History, Grades 9–12) to support students in developing strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills within an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom. In this role, you will partner closely with general education teachers, families, and student support teams to ensure students with IEPs access rigorous instruction, feel known and supported, and make meaningful academic and social-emotional growth. This role is ideal for an educator who believes inclusion is not a program, but a practice and who sees special education as both advocacy and instructional excellence.
What You’ll Do Deliver Inclusive, Rigorous History Instruction Deliver Inclusive, Rigorous history Instruction Co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess across grade bands in History classrooms using effective co-teaching models Design and implement specially designed instruction that supports access to grade-level texts and writing tasks Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of literacy levels, including students needing foundational skill development Support students in close reading, text analysis, and evidence-based writing Use inquiry-based strategies to build engagement, discussion, and critical thinking
Build Strong Historical Thinkers Support students in analyzing historical events, perspectives, and sources to develop evidence-based arguments Scaffold complex primary and secondary sources to ensure all students can access and engage with rigorous historical content Build student confidence in expressing ideas through discussion, writing, and historical inquiry Strengthen students’ academic vocabulary, reading comprehension, and use of evidence within the study of history Use formative and summative assessment data to identify learning needs, monitor progress, and adjust instruction Provide targeted supports and accommodations that enable students with disabilities to engage meaningfully with grade-level history content and standards
Serve as an IEP Case Manager and Student Advocate Manage a caseload of students with IEPs and monitor progress toward goals Provide regular 1:1 student support and progress monitoring Prepare documentation, maintain compliance in SESIS, and contribute to IEP development Partner with families and colleagues through meetings, conferences, and collaborative problem-solving Advocate for students’ academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs
Contribute to a Collaborative Adult Culture Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations
A relationship-centered educator with unwavering belief in students A reflective practitioner who seeks and uses feedback A collaborator who enjoys co-planning and shared problem-solving A teacher who balances structure, compassion, and rigor Someone energized by building and improving, not just inheriting finished systems Committed to educational equity and serving diverse learners in NYC public schools Someone who is willing to adapt high quality instructional materials (HQIM) to meet the needs of your students.
Required: New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification required , or active pathway toward certification Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Special Education or related field 3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings Familiarity with Regents-aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS) Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention
Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time position with a salary range of $68,902 – $95,000 (based on certification level and experience). Innovation teachers certified in New York State receive a highly competitive compensation package. Uncertified teachers receive competitive compensation with increases upon certification.
include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with up to 5% employer match Life insurance Professional development and coaching A collaborative team deeply committed to growth and support
Your voice and ideas matter Coaching and feedback are part of the culture People work hard, care deeply, and keep learning Students are at the center of every decision You can help shape what the school becomes
Candidates must hold a New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification and a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in Special Education and at least 3 years of teaching experience in urban settings are strongly preferred.
Market context
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