Special Education Teachers MS & HS Grades 6-8th 9-12th 2024-25

Job Description

Job Description

Capital Preparatory Schools

Illuminator

Job Title : Inclusion Illuminator (Special Education Teacher)

Location : Capital Prep Bronx Charter School, 755 Co-op City Blvd. Bronx, NY 10475

School Year : 2024-25

We are on a mission to recruit, develop, and retain outstanding educators. Research, along with our professional experiences with teachers and students, reveals the indisputable impact a highly qualified teacher has on student achievement. Quality teachers are the key to the success of our students and they are the foundation of our entire educational community. Our goal is to employ the finest educators from around the country, provide them with excellent professional development and career support, and, together, create opportunities that inspire us all.

Capital Prep Schools mission is to provide historically disadvantaged students with the college and career-readiness skills needed to become responsible and engaged citizens for social justice.

Capital Preparatory Schools seeks passionate educators to join our community for the 2020-21 academic year.

At Capital Prep, we love teachers and refer to them as Illuminators. Each of our Illuminators are dedicated to providing students with an enriching and invigorating educational experience. With a focus on academic rigor and achievement, we expect our staff to collaborate, problem-solve, and commit 100% to our students’ success.

Special Education Illuminator will work directly with students who have Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and also students in need of academic intervention.

Teacher responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Student achievement and culture building

Create a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters student curiosity;

Motivate students to put forth their best efforts in academics, athletics, activities, and personal conduct;

Support students to recognize their full potential in all areas of human development;

Build a bridge of communication and involvement with parents, families, and community leaders;

Track and maintain IEP records for all special education students in 6th and 7th grades;

Work as a part of the Student Assistance Team (SAT) to identify and support students with disabilities;

Analyze data and use it to inform and drive instruction.

Professional development and learning

Attend all professional development trainings, data team meetings, and curriculum meetings;

Collaborate with peers and school leaders to improve instructional strategies, school climate, and leadership skills;

Participate in professional trainings to enhance knowledge as well as educational and leadership capabilities.

Teacher qualifications :

Bachelor degree, Graduate degree (preferred)

NYS Certification in Special Education (required)

Team player and life-long learner

Receptive to ongoing feedback

Exemplary professional values

Three years of teaching experience (preferred)

Experience in analyzing data to drive instruction

Commitment to student engagement and student success

Compensation :

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary Range - $ 59,772- $87,624

This is a full-time, full-year exempt position.

Salary : $59,772 - $87,624