Urban High School Special Education Teacher–Impact Growth

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/DCFSA/HSA

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high‑performing public charter schools committed to delivering an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. We invest deeply in educators with weekly coaching and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Uncommon Special Education teachers develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs, collaborating with families and 504/IEP teams to foster inclusive learning, while

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners for students' best interest.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• 1–2 years experience in urban K‑12 settings; NJ certification eligibility required; must become certified within NJ after starting.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum; collaborate on 504 plans and IEPs.
• Special Education: analyze trends, write goals for IEPs, provide pull-out/instruction and differentiation.
• School Culture: build relationships, involve families, participate in weekly meetings, mentor and set grade-level academic goals.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Urban education focus

Special Education

Humanities

Social Sciences

STEM

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high‑performing public charter schools committed to delivering an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. We invest deeply in educators with weekly coaching and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Uncommon Special Education teachers develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs, collaborating with families and 504/IEP teams to foster inclusive learning, while