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2 Aug
2022
Teacher Elementary Special Education Teacher SY22-23
Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent, and provides students with a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Highly Competitive Salary
- Option for 100% Employer paid; Medical, Dental, Vision FSA/HSA/PPO plans
- Dependent care FSA & Pre-tax commuter benefits
- 100 % Employer paid Term life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Gym reimbursement
- PTO, Paid Parental Leave Child care leave, and other leave benefits
- 403B with GCCS match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health stipend if covered on a partner/spouse’s plan
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards
- Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to drive instruction and intervention
- Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
- Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
- Provide academic supports, instructional practices and management needs as mandated on the IEP
- Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings and progress reports
- Track progress towards annual IEP goals, attend IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during assessments
- Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
- Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
- Supporting the school as directed by the Chief Academic Officer and Assistant Chief Academic Officers
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a must.
- A M.A., Ed.M or Master’s degree in education preferred.
- New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process towards obtaining certification
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time middle school classroom teacher.
- Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
- Be a team player – a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues
- Dedication to GCCS’ mission