Inclusive Learning (Special Education) Teacher

Responsibilities

• Lead a self-contained 12:1:1 classroom for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade students with IEPs
• Manage and partner with Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals to deliver instruction
• Collaborate with grade teams and instructional leadership to develop curriculum and track student progress
• Manage IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans for all scholars
• Create a positive, supportive, and restorative classroom culture
• Implement multiple teaching modalities for effective differentiation and centers-based learning

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a lead classroom or special education teacher
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• New York State teaching certification for Students With Disabilities (required)
• Experience writing and managing IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or CPI is highly preferred
• Experience implementing Life Skills Instruction and Community Based Education
• Experience working with students with specific intellectual and behavioral needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish (speaking, writing, and understanding)
• Experience in a self-contained 12:1:1 setting

Benefits

• Twelve annual accrued paid time off days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution after one year
• Life insurance, paid parental leave, and disability coverage
• Pre-tax commuter and transit plans
• Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts
• Longevity and referral bonuses
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
• East Harlem relocation reimbursement
• Annual reimbursement for qualifying tuition or professional development

About the Company

East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP is focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem through a commitment to racial equity, anti-racism, and high-quality academic curriculum.