High School ELA Teacher

Urban-Dove-Charter-School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,969 - 114,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee wellness supports

Job summary

Urban Dove Charter School is seeking dedicated teachers who employ data-driven methods in a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree and New York State Certification, with a passion for helping at-risk youth succeed academically. The role involves co-teaching, collaborating with diverse teams, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Compensation ranges from $70,969 to $114,450 annually, along with a robust benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• New York State Certification is mandatory.
• Experience in a Transfer School is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach five 55-minute classes.
• Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching environment.
• Maintain organized classroom environment promoting student learning.

Skills

Google Applications proficiency

Ability to create multi-tiered classroom structures

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New York State Certification

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

SESIS

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

UD Team teachers are dynamic educators who utilize data‑driven approaches in a student‑paced, competency‑based curriculum. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges our students face, these educators are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to pushing every student to succeed academically. They believe that every student, regardless of their background, can excel in school and pass all Regents exams.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports‑based high schools catering to over‑aged, under‑credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports‑based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co‑teach five 55‑minute classes.
• Collaborate in an Inclusive Co‑Teaching (ICT) environment.
• Maintain a classroom environment that is organized and promotes student thinking, learning and independence.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Special Populations and MLL programs and execute the strategies as required.
• Plan and implement instruction that is student centered, involves independent and cooperative learning, scaffolded, and appeals to multiple styles of learning, including strategies for students with IEPs and MLLs.
• Implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) that follows the gradual release model to explicitly address individual student's unique needs.
• Draw on content‑area expertise to infuse skill‑building into content and adhere to the gradual release model with fidelity.
• Complete Task Instructional Plan.
• Participate in IEP meetings.
• Use a variety of data sources to track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.
• Regularly review student data through an electronic management system.
• Collaborate with various teams to write teacher reports.
• Manage student behavior using restorative practices and school‑wide PBIS.
• Implement students' behavior plans.
• Observe behaviors within the classroom and develop classroom routines/structures and modify expectations to meet the behavioral needs of individual students.
• Communicate with families and stakeholders to support student success.
• Attend a 3‑week summer orientation and professional development series.
• Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• New York State Certification.
• Both novice and experienced teachers may apply.
• Experience in a Transfer School preferred.
• Google Applications proficiency preferred.
• Preferably knowledgeable in the use of SESIS.
• Ability to create multi‑tiered classroom structures and behavior plans to address multiple disabilities (ED, LD, OHI, etc).
• Demonstrated ability to “multi‑task” and deliver high quality work.
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication.
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength‑based, youth development approach to student issues.
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently.
• Must be team‑oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at‑risk youth, and a sense of humor.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation: $70,969 to $114,450 annually based on years of experience and education.

Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports.

EEOC STATEMENT

Urban Dove 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.