Special Education Teacher -Humanities (2 roles available)

United Charter High Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Charter High Schools in the Bronx seeks dedicated teachers to join our high‑performing network. You will develop accessible curriculum, assess student growth, and support students’ academic and socio‑emotional development in a collaborative, data‑driven environment.

Applicants should hold a NY State SWD Certification, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to tailor instruction to diverse learners while partnering with families and the school community to promote college and career

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid New York State SWD Certification
• There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Responsibilities

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school
• Support with school events, testing, proctoring and scoring as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Educational technology

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NY State SWD Certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Bronx, NY

United Charter High Schools is committed to academic excellence in a welcoming, safe school environment. We develop, enlighten and challenge a range of learners to critically and creatively solve problems inside their classrooms, in their communities and out in the world. Through a rigorously structured system of teaching and learning, students advance their understanding of science, math and humanities concepts and master content, knowledge and skills, while project-based experiences spark their civic imagination and appetite for advocacy leadership.
At any of our 7 charter high schools (Advanced Math and Science / Humanities) across the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, students receive personalized academic and social emotional support, have access to a range of clubs, sports teams, leadership opportunities and internships, and maintain a focus on college and career readiness.

Position Summary

United Charter High Schools (UCHS) provide all students, regardless of their previous academic history, the highest quality education in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility and rigor. We ensure that our students have the skills and knowledge to graduate ready for college, pursue a career, and engage with the 21st century economy. We develop learning experiences that allow risk-taking, cultivate students' imaginative and creative abilities, and celebrate achievement.

Essential Job Functions

All United Charter teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through collaborative classroom work, reading, writing, discussion, and authentic exploration/experimentation. Our vision is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced. Teachers at United Charter schools will:

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Our vision for student support services is that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities where barriers to learning are reduced and learner diversity is recognized, supported, and embraced.

Students with Disabilities teachers will

• Develop accessible curriculum through team co-planning, co-teaching and co-assessing
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Work with students one-on-one or in small groups
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Meet with families and the school-based support team
• Create plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school

Secondary Job Functions

• Support with school events, including fire drills, scanning, sports, events and emergencies
• Additional responsibilities as needed consistent with the general nature of the position
• Support with testing, proctoring and scoring as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• A valid New York State SWD Certification
• There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Salary Range-68,000 100,000

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

A career at United Charter High Schools is a commitment to academic excellence.

As set forth in United Charter Schools’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
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• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

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