High School Special Education Teacher

URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL III; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employee wellness supports

Job summary

URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL III in Astoria, NY seeks a High School Special Education Teacher to deliver inclusive, data-driven instruction for at-risk youth within a competency-based curriculum.

The role emphasizes collaboration in ICT, development of IEPs, restorative practices, and student-centered case management, with a focus on multi-tiered supports and strong communication with families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• New York State Certification.
• Experience with at-risk youth or transfer schools preferred.
• Proficiency in SESIS and Google Applications preferred.
• Ability to create multi-tiered classroom structures and behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach five 55-minute classes.
• Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment.
• Apply the SDI framework to support students with special needs.
• Manage student behavior using restorative practices and PBIS.
• Collaborate as a case manager to craft individualized learning plans.
• Track and discuss student progress, setting goals for growth.
• Develop and maintain IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Engage in IEP collaboration and school events.
• Review student data through a ger electronic management system.
• Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Youth development

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SESIS

Google Applications

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher

URBAN DOVE TEAM CHARTER SCHOOL III Astoria, New York, United States

About this position

Description: ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic, data-driven educators dedicated to a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. Passionate about high student achievement, they embrace challenges with flexibility, leadership, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of at-risk students. Committed to each student's success, they provide the necessary tools to overcome challenges and excel in their academic journey.

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.
• Apply the SDI framework to support students with special needs.
• Manage student behavior using restorative practices and school-wide PBIS.
• Collaborate with various teams, as a case manager, to craft individualized learning plans.
• Track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while adhering to special education regulations.
• Design and oversee Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Engage in IEP collaboration, grade-level teamwork, and school events.
• Regularly review student data through an electronic management system.
• 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 - $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

OUR MISSION: Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team’s innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION: Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC: 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.