3rd Grade Special Education Teachers K-5 - ICT (26-27 SY)

Summary: Challenge Preparatory Charter School is dedicated to providing a successful academic program for students in Far Rockaway, Queens. The 3rd Grade Special Education Teacher will play a critical role in delivering exceptional instruction, assessing student growth, and collaborating with colleagues to support all scholars in their learning journey. Responsibilities: - Deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth - Assist all scholars in their content area classes so they may reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths - Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities - Participate in after-school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts and family programs - Engage in in-house committees of special programs - Participate in professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation - Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; sharing teaching strategies, visiting peer classrooms, analyzing student data, and developing best practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas - Believe that all students can succeed with ample social-emotional support in and out of the classroom - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred - NYS certification preferred - Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred Required Skills: NYS certification, Data-driven instruction, Special education teaching, Urban school teaching experience, English Language Learners (ELL) instruction Benefits: 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, Professional development: weekly PD, year-round trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals