Urban High School Special Education Teacher-Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking Special Education teachers to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. The role advocates for students and supports academic, emotional, and physical needs while maintaining high expectations in an urban K-12 setting.

You will modify curricula, collaborate on IEPs/504 plans, and foster an inclusive classroom culture with families and staff. A bachelor’s degree is required; teacher certification is pursued after hire in NJ.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social emotional and academic development of students.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Willingness to solicit and implement feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Modify and differentiate curriculum to be inclusive and accessible.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams on 504 plans and IEPs.
• Create a safe environment where students feel empowered to self-direct learning.
• Analyze student work trends and ensure IEP compliance.
• Gather growth data and write goals for annual IEP meetings.
• Deliver pull-out, push-in, small group, and 1:1 instruction with differentiated strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support learning needs.
• Engage in weekly practice-based professional development and coaching.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to promote core values and student achievement.

Skills

Collaboration

Relationship-building

Feedback-driven

Student-centered

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking Special Education teachers to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs. The role advocates for students and supports academic, emotional, and physical needs while maintaining high expectations in an urban K-12 setting.

You will modify curricula, collaborate on IEPs/504 plans, and foster an inclusive classroom culture with families and staff. A bachelor’s degree is required; teacher certification is pursued after hire in NJ.