High School Special Education Teacher — Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training and development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA / DCFSA / HSA

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Mental health and counseling

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks an Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. The role advocates for students, with a focus on inclusive instruction, academic achievement, and high expectations.

You will support 504 plans and IEPs, collaborate with families and teams, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture while meeting NJ certification requirements and school standards.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• Willingness to collaborate 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.
• Bachelor's degree and NJ state certification eligibility requirements are needed; certification within NJ will be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum with diversity emphasis.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs with accommodations/modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, leaders, and families to analyze trends and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction with differentiation.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support learning needs.
• Engage in weekly school meetings to foster community and model core values.
• Partner with grade-level teams to set academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Skills

Social emotional

Academic development

Collaboration

Feedback-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks an Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. The role advocates for students, with a focus on inclusive instruction, academic achievement, and high expectations.

You will support 504 plans and IEPs, collaborate with families and teams, and foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture while meeting NJ certification requirements and school standards.