Special Education Teacher; Middle School - ICT

REACH is hiring for ICT Special Education

At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!

Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:00 for planning)

REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.

We have a very competitive salary scale that pays higher than most local districts.

REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%

REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage

REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System

REACH offer Child Rearing Benefits

REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year

REACH offers 403B Plans

REACH offers a 10% discount on Fetch Pet Insurance

REACH Academy Charter School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve students with a range of learning and behavioral needs. The ideal candidate will be student-centered, highly collaborative, and skilled at designing and delivering instruction aligned with New York State Next Generation Learning Standards and students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The Special Education Teacher will work closely with related service providers, support staff, and a co-teachers to create a structured, engaging, and nurturing learning environment that helps each student meet their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.

• Demonstrates strong understanding of special education best practices, behavioral supports, and differentiated instruction.
• Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School, promoting high academic achievement, critical thinking skills, and ethical standards.
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provides consistent, compassionate support to all students, no matter how challenging the individual situation.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate closely with students, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Willingness to adapt and enhance an existing curriculum, using creative strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Flexible, reflective, and open to implementing new instructional and behavioral approaches.
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing responsibilities, managing classroom routines, and maintaining compliance with IEP mandates.
• Ability to contribute meaningfully to a collaborative school culture and be an enthusiastic member of the REACH community.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality required.
• Clear understanding of the Next Generation Learning Standards, IEP goals, and behavioral objectives.
• Passionate about working with students in an urban education environment.
• Maintains a high level of professional and ethical standards at all times

• Prepare and deliver engaging, differentiated lesson plans aligned with the REACH curriculum and students' IEP goals, using small-group, center-based, and individualized instruction.
• Implement and modify instruction to meet diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Regularly assess student performance and progress toward state standards and IEP goals; adjust instruction based on data.
• Develop and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment through proactive behavior management strategies and clear expectations for students.
• Provide explicit instruction in social-emotional learning, executive functioning, and behavioral regulation as appropriate to student needs.
• Write, implement, and monitor student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); ensure all services and supports are delivered with fidelity.
• Prepare for and actively participate in Committee on Special Education (with the schools Special Education Coordinator) meetings, clearly articulating student progress, strengths, and needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and other team members to support student success.
• Co-teach or collaborate with a partner teacher to teach engaging differentiated lessons.
• Model and teach behavioral expectations, proactively addressing behaviors before they escalated. Work with support staff to implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when…