Special Education Teacher — Transform Urban Classrooms

Uncommon Schools; Fairview (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Professional development and coaching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-tax benefits (FSA/HSA)

Dependent care (DCFSA)

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and deliver academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

You will modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum, collaborating with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring appropriate accommodations and modifications for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; NJ certification not required but you must meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements.
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• You’ll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• You’ll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
• You’ll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• You will teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You’ll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You’ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Skills

Student support

IEP collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Special Education teacher to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. You will advocate for students and deliver academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

You will modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum, collaborating with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring appropriate accommodations and modifications for students.