What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immediate Opening 2024-2025: Special Education Teacher position at WHIN Music Community Charter School?
Why WHIN?
WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.
Our Mission:
To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.
We believe…
Specifically, Middle School Special Education teachers at WHIN are responsible for:
• NYS or equivalent Special Education Teaching Certification
•Urban elementary teaching experience
• Experience teaching 5th-8th grade
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice
Models
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation and Benefits: $62,000- $100,000 based on experience: WHIN Music Community Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, fun and professional working environment, as well as ongoing development opportunities.
EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion,
ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational
programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo, a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.
Our Mission:
To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally.
We believe…
- that all children deserve a high-quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
- that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
- that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.
- looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
- excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
- interested in learning about being an educator
Specifically, Middle School Special Education teachers at WHIN are responsible for:
- Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
- Differentiating instruction to meet learners needs to improve development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
- Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined in a student’s IEP and/or 504 plan
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
- Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
- Contributing to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs
- Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
- Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
- Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families
• NYS or equivalent Special Education Teaching Certification
•Urban elementary teaching experience
• Experience teaching 5th-8th grade
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues
Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice
Models
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation and Benefits: $62,000- $100,000 based on experience: WHIN Music Community Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits, fun and professional working environment, as well as ongoing development opportunities.
EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency
and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion,
ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational
programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]
