SPED Elementary Teacher - $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Job Description

Job Description

Description:$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Company Overview

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivates a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct special education services to students directly to meet the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs
• Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal
• Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
• Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEP’s
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios

Pay Transparency: The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $96,000. Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

The Academy is committed to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each student
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• New York State Special Education certification required