High School Special Education Advocate & Inclusive Educator

Uncommon Schools; Williamstown (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Best-in-class training & development

Health, dental & vision insurance

FSA, DCFSA & HSA

Retirement benefits

Paid leave of absence options

Mental health support

SY 26-27 benefits details link

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking an passionate Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs in New Jersey. You will advocate for students and provide academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

Responsibilities include differentiating instruction, collaborating on IEPs/504 plans, and building a safe, inclusive classroom culture. A bachelor’s degree is required and NJ certification eligibility is needed.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and NJ certification eligibility requirements (see NJ state rules). All staff must become certified in NJ within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and SPED teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs with 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 samples and assessments and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and differentiate instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students' families to ensure resources are available to support learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based PD, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model core values.
• Partner with grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Skills

Commitment to students' SEL &

Collaborating with partners

Self‑directed learner

Urban schools experience (1–2 yrs)

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking an passionate Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs in New Jersey. You will advocate for students and provide academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

Responsibilities include differentiating instruction, collaborating on IEPs/504 plans, and building a safe, inclusive classroom culture. A bachelor’s degree is required and NJ certification eligibility is needed.