Special Education Teacher

Urban Dove; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Charter School Network in New York seeks dynamic educators for a teaching position dedicated to a student-paced curriculum supporting at-risk youth. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and New York State Certification. Responsibilities include co-teaching, developing IEPs, and engaging in collaborative teaching environments. Ideal for those committed to youth development and educational equity.

Qualifications

• New York State Certification is required.
• Experience in a Transfer School preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality work.
• Proficiency with Google Applications preferred.
• Ability to create multi-tiered classroom structures and behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach five 55-minute classes.
• Track and discuss student progress.
• Develop and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Manage student behavior using restorative practices and PBIS.
• Collaborate with teams as a case manager to craft individualized learning plans.
• Track and discuss student progress, setting goals for growth.
• Develop and maintain IEPs while adhering to special education regulations.
• Design and oversee Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Engage in IEP collaboration, grade-level teamwork, and school events.
• Review student data through an electronic management system.
• Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.
• Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s Degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Google Applications

SESIS

Job description

About the Position

UD Team teachers are dynamic, data-driven educators dedicated to a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. Passionate about high student achievement, they embrace challenges with flexibility, leadership, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of at-risk students. Committed to each student's success, they provide the necessary tools to overcome challenges and excel in their academic journey.

About the Organization

Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

Core Responsibilities

• Co-teach five 55-minute classes.
• Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment.
• Apply the SDI framework to support students with special needs.
• Manage student behavior using restorative practices and school-wide PBIS.
• Collaborate with various teams, as a case manager, to craft individualized learning plans.
• Track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while adhering to special education regulations.
• Design and oversee Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Engage in IEP collaboration, grade-level teamwork, and school events.
• Regularly review student data through an electronic management system.
• Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series.
• Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• New York State Certification
• Both novice and experienced teachers may apply
• Experience in a Transfer School preferred
• Google Applications proficiency preferred
• Preferably knowledgeable in the use of SESIS
• Ability to create multi-tiered classroom structures and behavior plans to address multiple disabilities (ED, LD, OHI, etc)
• Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor

Our Mission

Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

Our Vision

Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC

Urban Dove 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.