Special Education Teacher

Position Overview

Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. They offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) offering appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze trends in student work samples and assessments ensuring compliance with IEPs.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach through pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction while implementing differentiated instructional strategies.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with families to ensure appropriate resources support each student's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to develop academic goals and practice effective instructional strategies.

Required Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; must eventually meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $60,000 to $85,000
• Starting pay determined by full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
• Generous paid time off including sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans with pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial planning support and participation in the New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid leave options including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health, counseling support, and wellness benefits.