Elementary School Special Education Teacher, 2025-2026 Position Available In New York, New York

Elementary School Special Education Teacher, 2025-2026
Employer
Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
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Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
Competitive categories Employer
Growing Up Green Charter School
Location
NY, US
Salary
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Elementary Special Education Teacher – 2025-2026 (Jamaica)

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
IEP Coordination
Collaborate with Associate Director of Support Services to coordinate all mandated special education services in accordance with student IEPs
Collaborate with Associate Director of Support Services to coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings, including informing teachers, providers, and families in a timely manner and compiling all necessary paperwork and data
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Support Services with submitting initial referrals or re-evaluation requests to CSE and ensuring 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 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
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
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 elementary school grades preferred

Required Certificates & Licenses:

NY Teaching certification
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability
NYC DOE/Fingerprinting & Background Clearance Our Mission 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. Our Vision GUGCS envisions an inclusive and diverse school community devoted to doing the work to create an equitable space. GUGCS places students at the center of their education through authentic, relevant, and rigorous learning experiences grounded in inquiry. Graduates of GUGCS will be innately curious learners, open-minded thinkers, compassionate critics, productive problem-solvers, and passionate challengers of the status quo who embrace differences. Graduates will act to promote an environmentally sustainable future and will face personal and social adversity with a growth mindset.