Teacher 2016-17 High School Special Education Teacher
Job Description
What Makes Harlem Village Academies Different?
Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators working together to build an urban school district in Harlem based on the ideals and rich tradition of progressive education.
Progressive Educational Philosophy
We believe students learn best through experience, deep engagement and discovery. We want our students to be intellectually curious, creative, and independent. We want them to love learning, to be articulate and reflective. Students should spend their school days constructing knowledge, grappling with questions, and doing the intellectual heavy lifting, with teachers as adept guides.
Constant Learning for Teachers
We give our faculty access to the most accomplished master teachers and the most sophisticated professional learning opportunities in the country. We’re learning every day, meeting frequently to discuss our instruction, reflect on our lessons and improve our pedagogy. We’re passionate about creating a rich intellectual life for ourselves and our students.
Who We’re Looking For
Our teachers are smart, passionate educators who believe that all students can learn at the highest level. We look for teachers with a track record of high performance, who inspire students to love learning, and who play very well with others.
Responsibilities
· Develop and teach highly engaging, differentiated and academically rigorous curriculum and lessons, in either ICT co-teaching and/or SETSS settings
· Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings and other learning work
· Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character
· Establish and uphold classroom expectations that support students to develop increased agency, responsible autonomy and ownership over learning
· Analyze assessment data and use it to inform your instruction
· Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
· Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences
· Contribute to the school community by attending school events, leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative
Qualifications
· A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
· Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in special education, with student teaching or equivalent in grades 7-12
· Deep dedication to learning and developing your teaching craft, especially around effectively supporting students with special needs
· Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work
· Highly thoughtful and reflective, committed to always getting smarter with colleagues, reflecting on mistakes, welcoming feedback and making continual adjustments in your practice
· Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level
· New York State teacher certification in Special Education
