Urban K-12 Special Education Teacher for Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools, a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools in New Jersey, seeks a Special Education teacher for urban K-12 settings. You will modify and differentiate instruction and collaborate with families and IEP/504 teams to provide appropriate accommodations and services.

You will also collect data, set goals for annual IEPs, and deliver pull-out, push-in, and small-group instruction while building a safe, inclusive classroom culture and supporting student achievement.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners to advocate for students.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and implements feedback.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum.
• Collaborate with families and IEP/504 teams to develop accommodations.
• Analyze student data and write goals for IEP meetings.
• Deliver pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction with differentiated strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students and families; support resource access.
• Engage in weekly meetings to model core values and student achievement.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools, a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools in New Jersey, seeks a Special Education teacher for urban K-12 settings. You will modify and differentiate instruction and collaborate with families and IEP/504 teams to provide appropriate accommodations and services.

You will also collect data, set goals for annual IEPs, and deliver pull-out, push-in, and small-group instruction while building a safe, inclusive classroom culture and supporting student achievement.