High School Special Education Teacher: Newark

25-26 High School Special Education Teacher:
Newark

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Newark role at KIPP New Jersey
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KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

• Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team.
• Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills.
• Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress.
• Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques.
• Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school.
• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives.
• Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans.
• Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings.
• Participate in school events and activities.

• A belief in every student’s limitless potential.
• A track record of success in the classroom.
• Subject matter expertise.
• A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds.
• A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning.
• A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization.
• A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform.

In order to be eligible for hire, all special education teaching candidates must be eligible for a traditional NJ teaching certification. Details below:

• Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ – or –
• Meet GPA Requirement & Content Credit Requirement

• If you graduated after September 2016:
• Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 – or –
• Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores)
• If you graduated before September 2016:
• Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75

Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment:

• K-6: 60 Liberal Arts Credits
• 7th and 8th Grade: 60 Liberal Arts Credits – and –
• ELA: 15 ELA Credits
• Math: 15 Math Credits
• Science: 15 Science Credits
• Social Studies: 15 Social Studies Credits
• High School ELA: 30 English Credits
• High School Math: 30 Math Credits
• High School Science:
  Biology 30 Credits;
  Chemistry 30 Credits;
  Physics 30 Credits
• High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits

KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. Salary range: $65,000-$103,000+ with opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, NJ State Pension, optional 403b with matching, transportation benefits, generous time-off, parental leave, disability/indemnity options, and a school-issued laptop.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

• Hold an active New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (ToSD) Certification at the point of hire
• Be hired into a High School Self-Contained Learning Specialist Role
• Be a new external hire who has never worked for KIPP New Jersey

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Education
• Industries:
  Primary and Secondary Education