Special Education Teacher Job High School Full Time

26-27 Special Education Teacher
Full-time
Special Education
Department: Teacher
KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark's South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. Our school is seeking an awe-inspiring teacher to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve.
Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to:

Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team.
Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques.
Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school
Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives.
Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans.
Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
Participate in school events, activities
A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform
In order to be eligible for hire, all special education teaching candidates must be eligible for a traditional NJ teaching certification - meaning they meet the following criteria (details below):

Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ –or–
Meet GPA Requirement & Content Credit Requirement
If you graduated after September 2016:
Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–
Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores)

~ If you graduated before September 2016:

Have a bachelor's or master's GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75
Content Credit Requirement:
Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment:

• High School ELA: 30 English Credits
• High School Math: 30 Math Credits

~ High School Science:
~ High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $63,000-$101,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $5,500 annually in performance-based pay.
Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Employer paid life insurance and short term/long term disability
All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.