Special Education High School Science Teacher SY

Special Education High School Science Teacher (SPED)

Job Title:

Special Education High School Science Teacher (SPED)

Location:

Northside Charter High School

Reports To:

Academic Director of Science

Employment Type:

Full-Time (10-Month Position)

Shift

Schedule:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Start Date:

August 2026 (date to be specified)

Northside Charter High School is a public, college-preparatory charter school serving grades 9–12 in North Williamsburg/Greenpoint (Brooklyn, New York). Our mission is to provide an enriching and innovative learning environment where students achieve postsecondary readiness, and our vision is that college completion becomes both expectation and reality for all students. We pursue this mission through an explicit IDEA commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism, actively dismantling barriers and treating every identity as an asset.

Our community lives on four core values:
Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, which guide every policy and interaction.

Northside Charter High School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Special Education Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop strong scientific reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills through rigorous, engaging instruction and meaningful collaboration.

This role centers on delivering high-quality science instruction while ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals. As New York State Education Department (NYSED) graduation requirements evolve, we are seeking an innovative educator who is ready to think strategically about instructional design, assessment, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the science and special education teams to develop and implement forward-thinking approaches that ensure students meet graduation benchmarks while building the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

This position requires a teacher who is reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement, someone eager to help shape a program that prepares students not just for exams, but for college-level coursework, career readiness, and independent problem-solving.

Curriculum Delivery:
Plan and deliver engaging, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
-aligned lessons, which may include Life Science Biology, Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, Physics and Human Anatomy depending on expertise and school need.

Specially Designed Instruction (SPED):
Provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities, aligning daily instruction to IEP goals and ensuring appropriate scaffolds, accommodations, and modifications.

IEP Implementation & Compliance:
Implement IEPs with fidelity, maintain required documentation, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and collaborate with the special education team to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and timelines.

Co-Teaching/

Collaboration:

Collaborate with general education science teachers and related service providers to plan instruction, co-teach when assigned, and align supports to maximize student access and achievement.

College Readiness:
Integrate PSAT, SAT, and college-level problem types into daily instruction (with appropriate supports) to strengthen students' analytical reasoning, problem-solving stamina, and readiness for post-secondary expectations.

Student Engagement:
Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in science.

Skill Development:
Help students build foundational skills to solve problem sets involving deep reasoning and real-world application.

Assessment and Feedback:
Design and administer assessments to evaluate student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, analyze data, and tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs (including IEP-driven supports).

Differentiation:
Adapt instruction to accommodate various learning levels and styles, ensuring all students are supported and challenged through scaffolded pathways to…