Growing Up Green Charter Schools
Elementary Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement
Growing Up Green Charter Schools, New York, New York, us, 10261
Elementary Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement
Elementary Special Education Teacher - Leave Replacement (Queens)
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 towards 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
Response to Intervention
In collaboration with the Director of Support Services, 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
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 $61,070. 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 elementary school grades preferred
Required Certificates & Licenses:
NY Teaching certification
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
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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 towards 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
Response to Intervention
In collaboration with the Director of Support Services, 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
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 $61,070. 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 elementary school grades preferred
Required Certificates & Licenses:
NY Teaching certification
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance
#J-18808-Ljbffr