Elementary Special Education Teacher

Elementary Special Education Teacher, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required

This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

WHO WE ARE

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 2,000 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with a curriculum and instruction that is both a standards-aligned curriculum and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions to nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization, we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to the equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a special educator with experience teaching diverse learners who have individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in grades K-5. You are ready to provide targeted, data-driven, and individualized instruction to diverse learners with IEPs. You prioritize student engagement, critical thinking, and relationship building in the classroom. You have demonstrated that you are a reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your students and educate the whole child.

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Experience providing targeted, data-driven, and individualized instruction to diverse learners with IEPs 
• Relentless grit: exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• Exceptional communication skills: you shine in front of the classroom and through written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt scripted curriculum
• Detail-oriented, and highly organized
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Classroom teaching experience required; 2 years strongly preferred
• New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
• Special Education Certification, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education, strongly preferred

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Nearly 20% of our students receive special education services. As an Elementary Special Education Teacher, you will work with our students with disabilities by providing data-driven support through differentiated and specialized instruction. You will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day
• Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
• Work collaboratively with grade-level teams across content areas
• Assist teachers with differentiation in the classroom
• Collaborate as part of the student intervention referral team
• Support with an assessment of students as a proctor and monitor of examinations, including the administration of testing accommodations
• Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
• Facilitate testing accommodations
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
• Keep accurate and organized records of student information
• Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations to dismantle white supremacy culture

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Rachel Modica-Russell or Tiffany Williams know immediately.