First Grade SPED Teacher

Position: First Grade SPED Teacher 2026-2027
Equality Charter School, founded in 2009, will expand upon its success in grades 6-12 and open Equality Charter Elementary School in the Fall of 2024. Equality Charter Elementary School (ECES) will enroll scholars in grades K-3 in the Fall of 2024 and continue to expand through grade 5 making Equality Charter School one of the largest independent charter schools serving grades K-12.

Equality Charter Elementary School is delighted to begin our search for the founding ECES K-3 instructional team! ECES is seeking "can do", "roll up your sleeves", "above and beyond is the norm" team players who are up for the job of founding teacher. A founding teacher must be someone who is very comfortable with adapting to change, as we anticipate the realities of opening a new school will demand.

Most importantly, our founding team members must epitomize our mission, vision and values to serve as brand ambassadors for our community and families, models for our scholars, and accountability partners for one another.

If you are exhilarated by the expectations above, as well as, aspects of our instructional programming listed below, then we very much look forward to receiving your application to join our team!

The role of classroom teacher at Equality Charter Elementary School is viewed differently from many other schools. Our program is designed to allow teachers time and capacity to be excellent math and literacy instructors and the community social-emotional leaders of their classrooms. We intentionally limit all other demands on our teachers to ensure they develop expertise in these two core areas, areas that are the foundation for all learning - math and literacy.

The responsibilities of the teacher, and the time allocations related, are evidence of this priority.

* daily community advisory time grounded in CASEL practices and restorative justice

* daily whole class literacy instruction, 2 blocks - each 1 hour (CKLA Amplify Skills, CKLA Amplify Listening & Learning)

* homogenous small reading groups in targeted instruction for 30 min/day

* daily recreational read alouds (teacher's choice)

* daily whole class math instruction, 1 hour (Eureka Squared)

* 1st grade teachers - homogeneous small math groups in targeted instruction for 35 min, 4x/wk

Qualifications:

* NYS Teaching Certification or pending NYS Certification in grade K-2 or 1-6

* At least one year teaching Literacy or Math in grades K-5 or with scholars at K-5 math levels

* Priority will be given to candidates with prior experience with CKLA and/or Eureka Squared

* Priority will be given to candidates with a strong understanding and application of MTSS-tiered classroom interventions

Salary Range:

* Bachelors only- 68k-85k

* Masters only-76k-93k

* Additional education and experience will be taken into account during compensation analysis.

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Medical insurance

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* Wellness benefits

* Financial Literacy benefit

* Flexible spending account

* Dependent Care account

* Commuter program

* Employee Assistance Program

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Paid Holidays

* Parental leave

* 1:1 Certification Support

Equality is an equal opportunity employer.

Please click on the links below to hear from our staff:

Gene Johnson, Assistant Principal (Finding a Permanent Home at Equality)

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Cristina Strahle, High School Spanish Teacher (Educational Equity)

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Ciara Simmons, High School Career and Literacy (Why I Came to Equality)

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Want to learn more? Check out the links below to learn more about Equality Charter School:

* Equality Website - http:///

* Equality's Facebook Page
- * Equality News Site - http:///

* Equality's Linked In Page
- * Executive Director Caitlin Franco's Linked In Page -