Haven Charter High School- Special Education Teacher/Generalist

Job DetailsJob Location

• Haven
• Charter
• High
• School -
• Bronx,
• NY 10461Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryPosition Haven Charter High School – Special Education Teacher / Generalist FLSA-Classification Exempt, Full-time Salary Range $65,000-$75,000 Reports to Instructional Leader-Haven Charter HS Location Haven Charter High School 1529 Williamsbridge Road, Bronx, New York 10461 Date August 2026 Mission Statement Haven Charter High School empowers students through hands-on learning in the health sciences, fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the confidence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond. Essential Functions Reporting to the Instructional Leader, the Special Education Teacher / Generalist at Haven Charter High School (HCHS) is responsible for designing and delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, including students with disabilities. This role includes providing targeted support, ensuring compliance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and collaborating with general education teachers to create inclusive and effective learning environments.
• Duties and
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Build strong, supportive relationships with adolescents, including students with diverse learning needs · Maintain effective classroom management while delivering high-quality, inclusive instruction · Plan and implement differentiated and specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals · Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and modify curriculum and assessments · Ensure full implementation of IEPs, including accommodations, modifications, and mandated services, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations · Coordinate and communicate with district offices and external agencies to ensure timely delivery of mandated services, accurate reporting, and alignment with regulatory expectations · Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and academic standards · Conduct ongoing assessments and use data to inform instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring · Create an organized, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports all learners · Integrate technology intentionally to enhance accessibility, engagement, and learning outcomes · Support student behavior through restorative practices, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and consistent implementation of school policies · Maintain accurate and compliant special education documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and service logs, ensuring readiness for audits and reviews · Participate in IEP meetings, including annual reviews, reevaluations, and family conferences · Communicate regularly with students, families, colleagues, and district stakeholders regarding student progress and service needs · Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., speech, counseling, OT) to support whole-child development · Design and support interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences aligned to health sciences pathways · Engage in ongoing self-reflection to improve instructional and inclusive practices · Participate in professional development aligned with special education best practices, compliance requirements, and school priorities · Attend and contribute to department, school, and family meetings · Contribute to the broader school community, including extracurricular activities, student programs, and school-wide initiatives · Participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism professional learning opportunities Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice. Required Clearance Will be fingerprinted prior to employment by the New York City Department of Health and/or by the New York City Department of Education. Work Environment This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position.