Middle School Teacher - Special Education

Forte Preparatory Academy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Forte Preparatory Middle School in Glendale, NY is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who will begin in August 2026. The role focuses on providing high-quality instruction to students with varied learning needs in a rigorous, supportive environment.

The ideal candidate has New York certification to teach math preferred, experience in urban schools, and a track record of measurable student gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or mathematics is required.
• NY Certification to teach math is preferred.
• Demonstrated gains in student performance are expected.
• Ability to teach diverse learners in a heterogeneously grouped classroom is essential.
• Strong communication with parents and community members.
• Highly Qualified as defined by No Child Left Behind.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality classroom lessons.
• Support the emotional and behavioral development of all students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and engage in co-planning.

Skills

Urban teaching

Parent communication

Student achievement gains

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or mathematics

NY Certification to teach mathematics

Highly Qualified under No Child Left Behind

Job description

Committed to changing the game for students in Queens, we are in search of a Middle School Special Education teacher beginning August 2026 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 12th-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 700 students in the 26-27 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.

We are committed to unlocking potential in every student.

We are committed to excellent teaching and learning.

We are committed to diversity.

We are committed to an intentional school culture.

We are committed to parents/families.

This is where you come in.

What We Need:

Forte Preparatory Middle School seeks a Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute high-quality classroom lessons.
• 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:

Bonus pay

Signing bonus

Benefits:

• 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.