Elementary SPED Teacher - Impactful & Collaborative

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Training & development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan + match

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New York City is seeking a Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students, deliver inclusive instruction, and maintain high expectations while collaborating with families and SPED teams.

You will manage IEPs and serve a variety of instructional formats (pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one) to differentiate learning.

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.
• 1–2 years experience in urban K-12 preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; NY certification eligibility is needed.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and IEPs with appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze trends in student work and ensure IEP compliance.
• Manage a caseload of IEPs, including gathering growth data, writing IEPs, and participating in IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction with differentiated strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to access needed resources.
• Participate in weekly school meetings to cultivate community and model core values.

Skills

Student development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Urban education interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IEP knowledge

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New York City is seeking a Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students, deliver inclusive instruction, and maintain high expectations while collaborating with families and SPED teams.

You will manage IEPs and serve a variety of instructional formats (pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one) to differentiate learning.