High School Teacher - Special Education

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role emphasizes building community and fostering student growth in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, able to provide constructive feedback, and committed to creating a challenging yet enjoyable learning atmosphere. Join a vibrant team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contributing to a culture of excellence and diversity.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403 B matching

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Smartphone

Laptop

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Passionate about building community and providing feedback.
• Committed to student-centered learning and diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons for math.
• Support emotional and behavioral development of all students.
• Collaborate with other teachers on key initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience in urban communities

NY Certification to teach math

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work with special needs students

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or mathematics

Job description

At Forte Preparatory Academy, we are more than a school; we are a purpose-driven community rooted in collaboration, growth, and impact. Our team is united by a shared commitment to empowering students to feel safe, seen, and supported while achieving excellence. Here, educators and staff are supported through intentional coaching, a culture of trust, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our staff bring their authentic selves to work and are valued for their individuality and contributions. At Forte Prep, joy and rigor intersect, creating an environment where every member thrives and makes a lasting difference for the community.

What You Can Expect as a Forte Prep Staff Member

In Your First Week

Welcome to the Community: You'll be warmly introduced to a purpose-driven culture where collaboration and trust are key. Expect team-building activities and introductions to help you feel connected.

Clear Onboarding: Receive structured onboarding, including a comprehensive overview of our mission, values, and systems to help you hit the ground running.

Personalized Support: Begin establishing trust with your coach, mentor, or team lead, who will guide you as you acclimate.

Authenticity Valued: Learn how Forte Prep encourages staff to bring their authentic selves to work, with opportunities to share your unique experiences and talents.

In Your First Month

Intentional Coaching: Participate in regular one-on-one coaching sessions to set clear goals and start building a growth mindset aligned with our culture of feedback and practice.

Collaboration in Action: Begin collaborating with your advisory and/or grade level team on key initiatives and receive tools for effective teamwork and communication.

Diversity in Practice: Engage with our inclusive school community, learning how diversity is celebrated and leveraged to support students and staff. Prepare for Rocktober, Funbruary, and cultural heritage celebrations each month.

Purposeful Work: Feel empowered as you start contributing to the school’s mission to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

In Your First 90 Days

Growth and Development: Experience meaningful professional development opportunities tailored to your role and personal goals.

Student-Centered Impact: Build strong relationships with students, understanding their needs and how to support their growth both academically and personally.

Cultural Alignment: Deepen your understanding of our school’s joyful, rigorous, and purpose-driven culture and see its impact on your work.

Authentic Contribution: Begin implementing your own ideas and approaches, supported by the trust and respect of your team.

Over Your First School Year

A Thriving Community: Feel part of a collaborative and supportive environment where staff and students alike are celebrated for who they are.

Impactful Relationships: Build meaningful connections with students, families, and colleagues, making a visible difference in the school and community.

Innovation and Empowerment: Build the capacity to innovate and adapt your methods, knowing your individuality and contributions are valued.

Professional Growth: Reflect on the personal and professional growth you’ve achieved through coaching, feedback, and diverse experiences.

Shared Success: Celebrate the accomplishments of your students and colleagues, knowing you’ve helped create an environment where everyone thrives.

Committed to changing the game for students in Queens, we are in search of a High School teacher beginning August 2025 who strives for excellence even when the path of least resistance seems easier. A leader who is passionate about building community and is also committed to the persistence and stamina it requires to do the work. A person who does not shy away from giving critical feedback and can navigate with ease different styles of communication and the various constituents in a school community. Open to feedback, and eager to improve, this individual’s primary goal is to provide students with choices at the next level in a learning environment that is simultaneously challenging, stimulating, and fun.

Who We Are:

Forte Prep is a 5th through 11th-grade college preparatory, tuition-free public charter school for Queens, New York, with a focus on serving the Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and Corona communities. We will educate 360 students in the School Year. Our mission is: Through rigorous academics, quality instruction, and a positive culture of individual and collective responsibility, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School equips all students in grades 5 through 8 to excel in college preparatory high schools and use their leadership and voice to change the world.

Our students have outperformed Community School District 24, 30, Queens County, New York City, and New York State on the ELA and Math State exams in each of our first two years of operation. Our students were predicted to dramatically underperform their peers in both exams before they set foot in our school. We doubled proficiency rates in reading and nearly tripled them in math, and look forward to continuing to build from there. We are on our way to becoming a school that is well-known and well-respected in Queens. We do this work so that these students can beat the odds stacked against them and change those odds forever.

Our commitments are as follows:

We are committed to preparation for high school, college and beyond. Literacy and math are at the heart of a world-class education, open doors to college and lives of opportunity, and therefore underpin everything that we do.

We are committed to unlocking potential in every student. We focus on creative and digital enrichment, remediation, and individualization based on data.

We are committed to excellent teaching and learning. High-quality teachers are critical to creating and sustaining a culture of excellence and building academic success for every student, in every class, every day.

We are committed to diversity. Located in the most diverse borough (Queens) in its most diverse neighborhoods (Elmhurst/Jackson Heights/Corona), Forte Prep seeks to reflect and honor the diversity of our community within the walls of our school.

We are committed to an intentional school culture. This means fostering consistency in academic and behavioral expectations; Collaborating with school staff to support students’ academic and socio-emotional development; Ensuring that everything we do that supports a student's success beyond high school are built and maintained, grade by grade, year to year, and; Supporting staff to ensure the smooth administration and effectiveness of all enrichment programs.

We are committed to parents/families. We will communicate regularly with families, ensuring they are kept involved with and held accountable for their children’s performance, and correspond about school policies, trips, and events; and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.

This is where you come in.

What We Need:

Forte Preparatory High School seeks a Special Education Teacher for the2025-2026 school year.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons for math.
• Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students.
• Work collaboratively with other general education teachers and engage in co-planning.

What You Will Bring:

• Teaching experience in urban communities preferred.
• NY Certification to teach math preferred.
• Demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level in a heterogeneously grouped classroom setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and community members.
• Bachelor's degree in education or mathematics.
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$95,000, commensurate with your experience. Forte Prep Academy Middle School employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403 B matching, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a smartphone, and a laptop.

Supplemental pay types:

Signing bonus

403(b)

403(b) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:Vaccines required; masks optional (if vaccinated).

Location: Glendale, NY 11373. Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:Forte Preparatory Academy Charter Schools are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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