Challenge Charter School · 5 months ago
Special Education Teacher Support Services K-1/MLL Teacher Tentative K-5 (25-26 SY)
Queens, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $95K/yrChallenge Preparatory Charter School is a dedicated educational institution serving over 1200 scholars in Far Rockaway, Queens. They are seeking a Special Education Teacher who will deliver exceptional instruction, assess scholar growth, and provide academic and cultural support to the school community. The role involves collaborating with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and ensuring all students, including those with disabilities and English Language Learners, achieve academic mastery.
Charter SchoolsEducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth
Assist all scholars in their content area classes to reach their full potential
Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities
Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments
Share teaching strategies and visit peer classrooms
Analyze student data and develop best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills
Employ a variety of collaborative team-teaching models for ELL students and special needs students
Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plan
Develop an individual growth plan, which includes professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal
Utilize technology which includes a parent/student portal and school website that provides regular written updates and/or grades
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap
The ability to create a classroom setting where students of every academic level experience enjoyment, engagement, and enthusiasm in their learning
Strong teamwork ethic
Ability to use data to drive instruction
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
NYS certification preferred
Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
Comprehensive benefits package including four health plans to choose from
Two dental plans
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
Company
Challenge Charter School
Since 2010, Challenge Charter School (“Challenge Prep”) has served the families of Far Rockaway, New York.
Founded in 2010
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase