Special Education Teacher

Manhattan Charter School for the Curious Minds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Manhattan Charter School invites applications for a Lead Teacher. The role emphasizes high academic achievement, integration of core disciplines, and fostering critical thinking and ethical learning.

Candidates should align with MCS’s beliefs and demonstrate commitment to accountability. The position requires a Master’s degree in Education, at least two years of urban teaching experience, and NYS certification is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education is required.
• Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting.
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability.
• Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of MCS including high academic achievement and integration of core learning disciplines.
• Believes every child can achieve high standards and provides consistent support.
• Reflects on self and instructional practices to meet academic goals.
• Plans student learning and sets program objectives.
• Selects effective instructional methods and materials.
• Establishes cooperative relationships with students and maintains order in the classroom.
• Attends and facilitates team meetings and professional development.
• Collaborates with peers to create a coherent curricular design for the school program.
• Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments.
• Meets attendance requirements.
• Performs duties as deemed by the Principal.

Skills

Classroom management

Urban teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Education

Job description

Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.

Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.

Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.

Lead Teacher

What Our Teachers Mean To Us - At Manhattan Charter School, We Believe Teacher Effectiveness Is The Key To High Student Achievement. Teachers Receive a Circle Of Support And Time For Developing Their Craft That Includes

• Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar
• Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and specialty consultants
• In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization
• A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class
• An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather than burdening them

Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
• Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
• Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
• Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
• Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program
• Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required
• Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
• Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required

Compensation

60,000 - 80,0000 per year

COVID-19 Precaution(s)

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Manhattan Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.