Elementary & Middle School SPED Teacher - Impact

Uncommon Schools; Vincentown (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (sick days, 10+

Best-in-class training and development

Health, dental, vision insurance withF

Financial planning

Retirement benefits

Paid leave options

Mental health and wellness support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks Special Education teachers committed to developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and deliver an inclusive curriculum while maintaining high expectations and supporting emotional and physical well-being.

You will collaborate with families, 504s, and IEP teams, differentiate instruction, and participate in weekly meetings to uphold core values and drive student achievement across urban schools in NJ.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs with accommodations.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze trends in student work and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals for annual IEP meetings.
• Deliver pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction with differentiated strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and partner with families to secure needed resources.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to model core values and foster student achievement.

Skills

Commitment to student development

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university

NJ certification eligibility requirements

GPA requirements (NJ) 3.0 or 2.75 pre-9/1/16

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks Special Education teachers committed to developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and deliver an inclusive curriculum while maintaining high expectations and supporting emotional and physical well-being.

You will collaborate with families, 504s, and IEP teams, differentiate instruction, and participate in weekly meetings to uphold core values and drive student achievement across urban schools in NJ.