Special Education Teacher

Classical Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

401k

Commuter Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Gym/Fitness Reimbursement

Calm Subscription

Wellness benefits

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Classical Charter Schools in New York City is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver inclusive instruction for scholars with IEPs and 504 plans. You will develop daily lesson plans aligned to IEP goals, coordinate related services, and collaborate with the Scholar Services Team to monitor progress and adapt supports.

Under supervision of the Director of Scholar Services, you will implement accommodations for English Language Learners and students with disabilities while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Create and revise lesson plans aligned to IEP goals and general education curriculum.
• Assist in development of standards-driven IEPs, maintain organized case files, ensure compliance, attend IEP meetings, collect progress data.
• Coordinate and monitor related services for scholars with IEPs.
• Provide teachers with academic differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling scholars.
• Receive ongoing feedback and support from administration and instructional leaders.
• Serve on Scholar Services Team and assist in evaluating students for special education services.
• Collaborate with leadership and committees to support all scholars to high standards.
• Assist in providing accommodations for English Language Learners and scholars with IEPs or 504s.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise lesson plans to provide daily small group instruction aligned to IEP goals.
• Assist in development of standards-driven IEPs, keep organized case files, ensure compliance, attend IEP meetings, collect progress data.
• Coordinate and monitor related services for scholars with IEPs.
• Provide differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling scholars.
• Receive ongoing feedback and support from administration and instructional leaders.
• Serve on Scholar Services Team and help determine scholars needing evaluation for special education services.
• Collaborate with leadership to support all scholars in achieving high standards.
• Assist in accommodations for English Language Learners and scholars with IEPs or 504s.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with leadership

Education

SPED Certification

1+ years teaching experience

Job description

Position Reports to: School Director Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year Hours: 7:30am-4:45pm + some out of school time responsibilities Compensation: $58,000-$105,000 (Please note that this is a general range; salaries are determined based on credentials and years of experience)

About Us

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as four-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Education

All our teachers share the undying belief that maximizing student achievement is at the core of our work. Special Education Teachers must be thoughtful educators who relentlessly seek to improve the content and overall quality of education that Classical Charter Schools provides. Our special education teachers are committed to our school’s mission and driven to lead all scholars to academic gains. Under the supervision of the Director of Scholar Services, the Special Education Teacher will:

• Create and revise lesson plans to provide daily small group instruction that is tightly aligned to IEP goals and the general education curriculum
• Assist in the development of standards-driven IEPs, keep organized case files on each scholar with an IEP or 504, ensure all services are in compliance with mandates, attend IEP meetings, and collect multiple sources of data on scholar progress to goals and standards
• Coordinate and monitor related services for scholars with IEPs
• Provide teachers and staff with academic differentiation strategies and interventions for struggling scholars
• Receive regular and ongoing feedback and support from administration and instructional leaders
• Serve on the school-based Scholar Services Team (attend weekly meetings, manage incoming teacher referrals, monitor recommended plans, and help determine scholars who need an evaluation for special education services).
• Collaborate with the school’s leadership team and other committees to support all scholars in achieving high standards
• Assist in providing accommodations for English Language Learners and scholars with IEPs or 504s

Qualifications

• A SPED Certification or a Students with Disabilities Certification preferred
• Has 1 or more years experience teaching in a charter, public, or private school.

Successful Candidates Will

• Have experience teaching in a resource/small group or pull-out model
• At least one year of teaching Special Education
• Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
• Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency
• Have experience teaching in a high performing urban school

Benefits

• A generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverages
• Student Loan Counseling
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Reimbursement Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Gym/Fitness Reimbursement
• Calm Subscription
• Wellness benefits
• 401k