High School Special Education Teacher (26-27 SY)

Who We Are Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1,200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology‑infused and data‑enriched and social‑emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars. Understanding the Role Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Charter Schools plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students. As a Special Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively providing academic and cultural support to your school and team. Responsibilities Work in a collaborative team teaching environment or an individual classroom setting Engage students in active learning Integrate technology into core classroom instruction Use assessment data to modify and improve student learning Utilize an online student system to track student progress through competencies and keep up‑to‑date assignments for students Contribute to program design and implementation Participate in all staff programs and academic planning, implementation, and evaluation Work collaboratively with other staff and teachers daily Enforce and uphold school policies and culture Communicate effectively and maintain consistent relationships with students, colleagues, and families Any additional responsibilities assigned by the Principal and Administrative team Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship‑building with students and colleagues You possess an exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges and achieve results Strong classroom management skills: You can set high expectations in the classroom and keep scholars engaged Classroom presence: You are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry‑based class discussions Detail‑oriented and highly organized Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Education preferred New York State Teaching Certification required Benefits Competitive Salary Paid Time Off 403b plan with a matching 3% contribution Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Work Year This is a full‑time twelve‑month position. School Sites Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Grades 6-8: 1520 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Grades 9-12: 1520 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 Recruitment Process Phase I – Phone interview with a member of the recruitment team Phase II – In‑person lesson delivery and possible interview with feedback from the Middle/High School Leadership Team Phase III – Final Interview with the Senior Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning (6-12) Phase IV – Reference Checks Final – Offer and Contract with a tentative start date #J-18808-Ljbffr