Middle School Special Education Teacher

Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School

Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School's mission is to develop the character of each student. We unite students, families, and staff in helping each individual achieve their best academically, and in sports, the arts, and service to the community. We believe that passion for learning, self-discovery, leadership, and social conscience are the foundation for success in college and fulfillment in life.

We believe that all children, regardless of their neighborhood, race, or income, are gifted with special talents to offer the world, and that school is a place for students to develop the skills and mindsets needed to become their best selves. Furthermore, we assert that human beings are more complex than annual data points, and that the fulfillment of a person's life correlates not simply to test scores, but even more so to their relationships with others and the content of their character.

With our family partnership and character approach model, we focus on helping students develop their character and the skills they need for life through rigorous academics, self-discovery, and family involvement.

• Believe the purpose of education is both academic achievement and character development
• Provide whatever is necessary to ensure all students are successful and are developing strong character
• Use data and assessments to inform and drive instruction
• Involve families in their students' education and in our character program
• Value feedback and evaluation on teaching practices and set smart goals
• Support and challenge colleagues and hold each other to his or her best
• Pursue their own self-discovery and growth

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students
• Plan and co-implement individualized curricular and instructional adaptations (accommodations and modifications) for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) with co-teachers based on curriculum and student needs
• Collaborate with co-teachers to co-instruct and provide rigorous, standards-based learning to students with IEPs and whole classes
• Execute rigorous, small-group, specially designed instruction based on individual needs of students
• Use student performance data derived from curriculum-based measures, normative assessments, and summative assessments to drive instructional decision-making and IEP development
• Design and implement high-quality IEPs that effectively describe student strengths and needs with clear learning goals and performance criteria
• Serve as case manager for at least 2 students receiving special education services participating in ongoing staff orientation and training

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A master's degree in special education, education, or relevant content area (preferred)
• New york state certification in special education, teaching students with disabilities 5-9 or 7-12
• Demonstrated success working in an urban school setting
• Preferred: experience adapting lessons for individualized needs of students with disabilities ranging from accommodations to modifications
• Strong data tracking and analysis skills
• An ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students
• A belief that everyone is gifted with a unique potential
• A commitment to character development and family partnerships