SY 26-27 High School Humanities Special Education Teacher

Join School in the Square's "relationships-first" team as a High School Humanities Special Education Teacher.

School in the Square is a tuition-free public charter school that was founded in 2016 on the "relationships first" philosophy. We engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members.

As a High School Humanities Special Education Teacher, you will report to our Principal and collaborate with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure high academic standards while focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including interactive, hands-on, creative learning, use of technology to support instruction, assessment to drive instruction, differentiation of curriculum, co-teaching strategies, and ELL strategies.
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• A strong relationship builder, getting personal fulfillment by teaching and coaching students in both academic and non-instructional situations.
• Familiar with restorative practices, anti-racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma-informed practices.
• Self-reflective with the capacity to accept and implement feedback to improve instruction.
• A graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or relevant content area.
• Current possessor of a valid New York State Teaching Certification or willing to enroll in a New York State Teaching Certification Program and obtain such Certification within two years.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Ultra-competitive salaries: $66,000 - $122,764 for certified teachers and $63,000 - $119,764 for uncertified teachers.
• Opportunities for supplemental compensation.
• Excellent benefits package:
• 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• Longevity bonus
• Generous paid time off
• Access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• Supportive work environment