MS ICT Special Education Teacher

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; Washington Heights (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WHIN Music Community Charter School seeks a middle school ICT Special Education teacher to join a collaborative team. You will develop and adapt curricula to IEPs/504 plans, implement BIPs, and drive academic growth through differentiated instruction while integrating music into learning.

You will collaborate with colleagues in a dynamic startup-like environment, foster inclusive classrooms, and build strong relationships with WHIN families to support student success.

Qualifications

• Urban middle school teaching experience.
• NYS or equivalent middle school special education certification.
• Proven success raising achievement for all students.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic school.
• Humor and kindness toward colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined in a student’s IEP and/or 504 plan.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
• Driving academic outcomes by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs.
• Contributing to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs.
• Collaborating to implement an effective integrated co‑teaching model in an inclusive classroom.
• Implementing a music-infused academic curriculum with support from leadership.
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at their highest potential.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with WHIN families.

Skills

Urban middle school teaching

NYS Certification (Middle School SPED)

Data-driven instruction

Co-teaching collaboration

Diversity engagement

Education

NYS Certification (Middle School SPED)

Job description

Why WHIN?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.

We believe…

• that all children deserve a high-quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy

We are looking for teachers who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about teaching in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central

We support teachers by…

• coaching and professional growth to deepen instructional practices that is facilitated by our Assistant Principals, Principal, and Director of Special Education.
• creating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to address challenges and drive inquiry where teachers act as thought partners for one another

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at our core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

WHIN is currently seeking a high performing Middle School Special Education teachers who are ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day.

Specifically, a MS ICT Special Education teachers at WHIN are responsible for:

• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined in a student’s IEP and/or 504 plan so every child can develop a love of learning.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co‑teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
• Implementing a music-infused academic curriculum with support from the Director of Music and Directors of Curriculum and Instruction
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN familie

Qualifications:

• Urban middle school teaching experience
• NYS or equivalent Education Teaching Certification with coursework in middle school special education
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.