Urban High School Special Education Teacher — Inclusive & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Sick time and holidays

Wellness and mental health support

Pre-tax benefits (FSA, DCFSA, HSA)

Financial planning

retirement benefits

Parental leave

Training and development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks Special Education teachers to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs, advocating for students and delivering targeted support to improve academic and emotional outcomes.

You will collaborate with families and Special Education teams to design 504 plans and IEPs, differentiate instruction, and foster an inclusive, empowering classroom environment in a K-12 urban setting.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self‑directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Instruction—modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum with 504 and IEP accommodations.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504s and IEPs; differentiate instruction.
• Build a positive school culture, partner with families, and participate in practice‑based professional development.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks Special Education teachers to develop and monitor accommodations for students with special needs, advocating for students and delivering targeted support to improve academic and emotional outcomes.

You will collaborate with families and Special Education teams to design 504 plans and IEPs, differentiate instruction, and foster an inclusive, empowering classroom environment in a K-12 urban setting.