2nd Grade Special Education Teachers K-5 - ICT; SY

Who We Are

Since its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations.

Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology‑infused and data‑enriched and social‑emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.

Understanding the Role

Every member of the Instructional Team at Challenge Preparatory Charter School plays a critical role in ensuring our students have the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for their students and their families, working tirelessly to ensure that our students have access to opportunities. We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and students.

As a General Education Teacher, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess scholar growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. This position reports to the principal.

• Teach all scholars in the content area, helping them reach their full potential by focusing on their individual aspirations and strengths.
• Plan for students of all ability levels, including English Language Learners and students with disabilities, to achieve academic mastery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to write unit plans and interim assessments; share teaching strategies, visit peer classrooms, analyze student data, and develop best‑practice pedagogy that supports literacy and critical thinking skills across all subject areas.
• Use a variety of collaborative team‑teaching models for ELL students and special needs students.
• Apply data gathered through formative and summative assessments to guide instructional plans.
• Develop an individual growth plan, including professional goals and objectives in collaboration with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal.
• Utilize technology such as the parent/student portal and school website to provide regular written updates and/or grades.
• Participate in after‑school and/or Saturday tutoring, sports, enrichment, arts, and family programs.
• Contribute to in‑house committees of special programs.
• Engage in professional development such as inquiry work, intervisitations, common planning, and collaborative conversation.

• Commitment to and alignment with the CPCS mission, vision, program goals, and curriculum.
• Effective leadership skills that inspire teamwork and dedication.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Exceptional management and organizational skills.
• Positive experience in taking the initiative, assuming accountability, and being productive in attaining measurable goals and mission accomplishments.
• Ability to plan strategically and effectively, as well as adapt to unforeseen situations.
• Ability to create a positive school culture that is welcoming, fun, and conducive to learning.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• NYS certification preferred.
• Highly motivated to teach students from underserved areas and devoted to closing the achievement gap.
• Teaching experience in an urban school setting preferred.
• Strong teamwork ethic.
• Ability to…