SY26-27 ELA Special Education Teacher - High School

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, equity-driven High School Special Education Teacher to support students in developing strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills within an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom.

In this role, you will partner closely with general education teachers, families, and student support teams to ensure students with IEPs access rigorous instruction, feel known and supported, and make meaningful academic and social‑emotional growth.

• Co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess across grade bands in ELA classrooms using effective co-teaching models
• Design and implement specially designed instruction that supports access to grade‑level texts and writing tasks
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of literacy levels, including students needing foundational skill development
• Support students in close reading, text analysis, and evidence‑based writing
• Use inquiry‑based strategies to build engagement, discussion, and critical thinking

• Support students in developing analytical and argumentative writing across genres
• Scaffold complex texts to ensure all students can access and engage with rigorous material
• Build student confidence in expressing ideas through discussion and writing
• Strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and academic language skills
• Use formative and summative assessment data to drive literacy growth

• Manage a caseload of students with IEPs and monitor progress toward goals
• Provide regular 1:1 student support and progress monitoring
• Prepare documentation, maintain compliance in SESIS, and contribute to IEP development
• Partner with families and colleagues through meetings, conferences, and collaborative problem‑solving
• Advocate for students’ academic, social‑emotional, and developmental needs

• Engage actively in feedback, coaching, and professional learning
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve practice and student outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of reflection, curiosity, and continuous improvement
• Help create classrooms and a school community rooted in belonging, safety, and high expectations

• A relationship‑centered educator with unwavering belief in students
• A reflective practitioner who seeks and uses feedback
• A collaborator who enjoys co‑planning and shared problem‑solving
• A teacher who balances structure, compassion, and rigor
• Someone energized by building and improving, not just inheriting finished systems
• Committed to educational equity and serving diverse learners in NYC public schools
• Someone who is willing to adapt high quality instructional materials (HQIM) to meet the needs of your students

• New York State Students with Disabilities Teaching Certification required, or active pathway toward certification
• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
• 3+ years of teaching experience, ideally in New York City schools or urban public/charter settings
• Experience supporting adolescents with IEPs in inclusion settings
• Familiarity with Regents‑aligned instruction, Common Core standards, and NYC special education systems (including SESIS)
• Experience using assessment data to inform instruction and intervention

This is a full‑time position with a salary range of $68,902 – $95,000 (based on certification level and experience).

Innovation teachers certified in New York State receive a highly competitive compensation package. Uncertified teachers receive competitive compensation with increases upon certification.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer match
• Life insurance
• Professional development and coaching
• A collaborative team deeply committed to growth and support