Impactful HS Special Education Teacher & Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Extensive training and professional发展

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis

Retirement benefits

Paid leave of absence options

Mental health and counseling

Job summary

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

Collaborate with families, general education teams, and school leaders to ensure IEP compliance and appropriate accommodations. Opportunity to contribute to a culture that values equity and student growth.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Modify and differentiate instruction to support a diverse student body.
• Develop 504s and IEPs with families and Special Education teams.
• Create inclusive, safe classrooms and foster self-guided learning.

Skills

Social-emotional and academic support

Collaborating with families and teams

Self-directed learner

Urban schools experience (1-2 years)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

Collaborate with families, general education teams, and school leaders to ensure IEP compliance and appropriate accommodations. Opportunity to contribute to a culture that values equity and student growth.