High School Special Education Teacher at Urban Dove Inc

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

114450.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Co-Teaching, IEP Writing, Data Management, Behavior Management, Restorative Practices, Collaboration, Student-Centered Instruction, Multi-Tiered Structures, Communication, Flexibility, Leadership, Teamwork, Google Applications, SESIS Knowledge, Youth Development

Industry

Description

Description ABOUT THE POSITION: UD Team teachers are dynamic, data-driven educators dedicated to a student-paced, competency-based curriculum. Passionate about high student achievement, they embrace challenges with flexibility, leadership, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of at-risk students. Committed to each student's success, they provide the necessary tools to overcome challenges and excel in their academic journey. ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Co-teach five 55-minute classes. Collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) environment. Maintain a classroom environment that is organized and promotes student thinking, learning and independence Demonstrate knowledge of Special Populations programs and execute the strategies as required. Plan and implement instruction that is student centered, involves independent and cooperative learning, scaffolded, and appeals to multiple styles of learning, including strategies for students with IEPs and MLLs Create and implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) that follows the gradual release model to explicitly address individual student's unique needs. Write effective IEPs as assigned by the Manager of Special Education and MLL Supports. Maintain systems and collect data for IEP reports. Observe and make individual plans for students with IEPs to inform caseload management. Communicate with stakeholders about IEP meetings Participate in IEP meetings as per caseload Collaborate with league teachers and CAS to complete exit summaries Collaborate with various teams, as a case manager, to implement individualized educational plans. Use a variety of data sources to track and discuss student progress, setting goals for continued growth. Regularly review student data through an electronic management system (spreadsheets, SESIS etc). Manage student behavior using restorative practices and school-wide PBIS. Implement students behavior plans Observe behaviors within the classroom and develop classroom routines/structures and modify expectations to meet the behavioral needs of individual students Communicate with families and stakeholders to support student success Attend a 3-week summer orientation and professional development series. Fulfill broader school roles, including mentoring and committee involvement. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree preferred New York State Certification Both novice and experienced teachers may apply Experience in a Transfer School preferred Google Applications proficiency preferred Preferably knowledgeable in the use of SESIS Ability to create multi-tiered classroom structures and behavior plans to address multiple disabilities (ED, LD, OHI, etc) Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Compensation: $70,969 to $114,450 annually based on years of experience and education. Benefits: Urban Dove provides a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer match; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and employee wellness supports OUR MISSION: Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential. OUR VISION: Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations. EEOC: Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Responsibilities

The teacher will co-teach classes and collaborate in an Inclusive Co-Teaching environment while maintaining an organized classroom that promotes student learning. They will also create and implement individualized educational plans and communicate with stakeholders about student progress.