Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School Bronx , NY 10451
Posted 3 weeks ago
Special Education Teacher
Classification
Full-time Exempt
Reports to
High School Principal
Primary Function
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking experienced High School Special Education teachers to provide in-person instruction to our high school students. Under the general supervision of the High School Principals, teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.
Desired Qualifications
NYS certification required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 2-5 years prior teaching experience in middle or high school preferred
Demonstrated success working in a school settings
Ability to collaborate with team members.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.)
Willingness to learn and grow professionally
Bilingual Extension (Spanish, French, Urdu, Arabic) preferred
Responsibilities
Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives. Work with the department to complete co-teacher and department lead teach to complete curriculum and unit plans.
Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students
Write weekly progress reports on each student
Responsible for classroom management oversight
Frequently consult with clinicians and/or support about student's therapeutic needs
Review and write student's IEP report, LSP, and SAP (I.e., CIA profile) to utilize the data to inform student instruction
Attend IEP meetings and submit supporting documentation as needed
Required to attend all student and staff meetings
Required to attend all Professional Development Days
Assess student progress as requested by Academic Dean
Complete attendance sheets and mark students after every period for the following:
Manage Paraprofessional and/or Teaching Assistants to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations
Accurate recording keeping including daily attendance, grading, and recording student work.
Classroom management skills.
Complete FBA and BIP as needed.
Skills and Abilities
Plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive teaching and instruction lessons
Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs
Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment
Work effectively with staff, students, and public
Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting
Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas)
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Traveling long and short distances for school trips.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a teaching position.
Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm
Travel
Minimum to no travel required
Compensation
Salary $61,000 - 104,000 Annually (Based on Experience)
EEO Statement
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School