Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Middle School Learning Specialist - Leave Replacement
Growing Up Green Charter Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Middle School Learning Specialist - 2025-2026 (Long Island City) Mission Statement:
The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti‑racist, anti‑bias curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high‑performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
Instructional Responsibilities
Work in an ICT classroom as a co‑teacher while collaborating in lesson planning, delivery, scaffolding, and differentiation
Utilize a variety of specialized curricula to develop a long‑term individualized scope & sequence for small group instruction
Assess student progress with a variety of methods in order to ensure progression toward individualized goals
Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers in order to align and differentiate instruction
Participate in weekly RTI meetings to develop strategies and interventions for struggling students
Support classroom teachers to implement intervention plans, as well as monitoring student progress
Prepare documentation of student's current academic performance in preparation for attendance at IEP meetings
Administer regular assessment of student IEP goals and complete IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis
Develop individualized SMART goals for student IEPs
IEP Coordination
Collaborate with Director of Support Services to coordinate all mandated special education services in accordance with student IEPs
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, including informing teachers, providers, and families in a timely manner and compiling all necessary paperwork and data
Submit initial referrals or re‑evaluation requests to CSE and ensure CSE compliance with the referral timeline
Communicate regularly with teachers and service providers to discuss recommendations for appropriate levels of services in advance of IEP meetings
Ensure modifications made to student IEP services are implemented in a timely manner
Ensure high quality, detailed, and accurate student IEPs and SMART goals
Gather related service progress reports and summarize progress with families when providers are unable to attend IEP meetings
Collaborate with Assessment Coordinators to ensure students receive mandated testing accommodations
Provide families with information and guidance regarding evaluation procedures, timeline, and due process rights
Create and maintain up‑to‑date classroom service schedules
Facilitate IEP team meetings to discuss students of concern and plan next steps to support their learning
Response To Intervention
Oversee and manage the RtI process by developing, refining, and implementing protocols for SSC (Successful Students Committee)
Conduct baseline assessments and/or classroom observations for students referred to SSC
Maintain detailed records by keeping SSC tracker up to date and ensuring that student cases are regularly reviewed through follow‑up meetings
Facilitate weekly SSC meetings to develop individualized intervention plans and student goals
Provide support and feedback for classroom teachers and/or intervention teachers implementing intervention plans
Ensure consistent data collection and progress monitoring within each tiered level of intervention support
Other Responsibilities
Maintain internal database containing student IEP information, as well as an internal database of IEPs accessible to select staff members
Support Director of Support Services to update student service information for per‑pupil invoicing
Support Director of Support Services in finalizing budgetary projections
Coordinate the distribution of IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis
Maintain an active lending library of instructional resources, sensory tools, and professional development books for students, classroom teachers, and support services staff members
School‑Wide Responsibilities
Utilize the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline and community‑building
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families
Actively participate in school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, and school events
Work with instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year
Respond productively to ongoing, year‑round professional feedback
Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme
Strong commitment to a multi‑sensory teaching approach
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs
Experience in environmental education a plus
Experience with technology integration
Excellent organizational skills
Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K‑12 setting and levels of attained education and/or certification
Education
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability required
Experience teaching students in Middle school grades preferred
Required Certificates & Licenses
Teaching certificate
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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Middle School Learning Specialist - Leave Replacement
role at
Growing Up Green Charter Schools
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Middle School Learning Specialist - 2025-2026 (Long Island City) Mission Statement:
The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious, contributing members of their community through a rigorous, anti‑racist, anti‑bias curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high‑performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self sets them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
Instructional Responsibilities
Work in an ICT classroom as a co‑teacher while collaborating in lesson planning, delivery, scaffolding, and differentiation
Utilize a variety of specialized curricula to develop a long‑term individualized scope & sequence for small group instruction
Assess student progress with a variety of methods in order to ensure progression toward individualized goals
Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers in order to align and differentiate instruction
Participate in weekly RTI meetings to develop strategies and interventions for struggling students
Support classroom teachers to implement intervention plans, as well as monitoring student progress
Prepare documentation of student's current academic performance in preparation for attendance at IEP meetings
Administer regular assessment of student IEP goals and complete IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis
Develop individualized SMART goals for student IEPs
IEP Coordination
Collaborate with Director of Support Services to coordinate all mandated special education services in accordance with student IEPs
Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, including informing teachers, providers, and families in a timely manner and compiling all necessary paperwork and data
Submit initial referrals or re‑evaluation requests to CSE and ensure CSE compliance with the referral timeline
Communicate regularly with teachers and service providers to discuss recommendations for appropriate levels of services in advance of IEP meetings
Ensure modifications made to student IEP services are implemented in a timely manner
Ensure high quality, detailed, and accurate student IEPs and SMART goals
Gather related service progress reports and summarize progress with families when providers are unable to attend IEP meetings
Collaborate with Assessment Coordinators to ensure students receive mandated testing accommodations
Provide families with information and guidance regarding evaluation procedures, timeline, and due process rights
Create and maintain up‑to‑date classroom service schedules
Facilitate IEP team meetings to discuss students of concern and plan next steps to support their learning
Response To Intervention
Oversee and manage the RtI process by developing, refining, and implementing protocols for SSC (Successful Students Committee)
Conduct baseline assessments and/or classroom observations for students referred to SSC
Maintain detailed records by keeping SSC tracker up to date and ensuring that student cases are regularly reviewed through follow‑up meetings
Facilitate weekly SSC meetings to develop individualized intervention plans and student goals
Provide support and feedback for classroom teachers and/or intervention teachers implementing intervention plans
Ensure consistent data collection and progress monitoring within each tiered level of intervention support
Other Responsibilities
Maintain internal database containing student IEP information, as well as an internal database of IEPs accessible to select staff members
Support Director of Support Services to update student service information for per‑pupil invoicing
Support Director of Support Services in finalizing budgetary projections
Coordinate the distribution of IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis
Maintain an active lending library of instructional resources, sensory tools, and professional development books for students, classroom teachers, and support services staff members
School‑Wide Responsibilities
Utilize the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline and community‑building
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families
Actively participate in school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, staff committees, and school events
Work with instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year
Respond productively to ongoing, year‑round professional feedback
Use weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter School's mission and green theme
Strong commitment to a multi‑sensory teaching approach
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs
Experience in environmental education a plus
Experience with technology integration
Excellent organizational skills
Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as lead teacher in a K‑12 setting and levels of attained education and/or certification
Education
Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability required
Experience teaching students in Middle school grades preferred
Required Certificates & Licenses
Teaching certificate
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industries Primary and Secondary Education
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