MS ICT Special Education Teacher: Music-Infused & Inclusive

Washington Heights & Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School; Washington Heights (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York seeks a Middle School ICT Special Education teacher. You will develop and implement curriculum for students with disabilities, collaborate in co-teaching, and integrate music-infused academics to support inclusive, rigorous learning.

You will partner with families and school teams to drive academic growth, equity, and positive student outcomes in a startup-minded, fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Urban middle school teaching

Bilingual (Spanish)

Music performance

Education

NYS teaching certification (middle school SPED)

Job description

WHIN Music Community Charter School in New York seeks a Middle School ICT Special Education teacher. You will develop and implement curriculum for students with disabilities, collaborate in co-teaching, and integrate music-infused academics to support inclusive, rigorous learning.

You will partner with families and school teams to drive academic growth, equity, and positive student outcomes in a startup-minded, fast-paced environment.