Special Education Teacher; High School

At Queen City Academy Charter School, every learner deserves the opportunity to thrive. As our Special Education Teacher, you'll be the champion who ensures students with diverse learning needs receive the individualized support, advocacy, and excellence they deserve while accessing the full curriculum in our nurturing K-12 community.

Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't:

• Competitive salary range: $60,000 - $61,500
• Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan
• Merit pay opportunities for exceptional performance
• Plainfield's first charter school with a proven track record of success
• Supportive, collegial setting where you're valued both professionally and personally
• Deeply engaged parent partners committed to their children's success
• Mission-driven culture focused on creating generational change

• Provide students with IEPs meaningful access to the curriculum through specifically designed instruction that aligns with their individual goals
• Facilitate differentiated instruction expertly tailored to the unique learning abilities and strengths of each student
• Prepare comprehensive individualized education plans that reflect accurate assessments and ambitious yet achievable learning targets
• Collaborate seamlessly with classroom teachers and service providers to ensure cohesive support across all settings
• Coordinate and execute the pre-referral process with precision, ensuring students receive appropriate identification and services
• Document meticulously all reevaluation periods, parent communications, student progress, and meaningful interactions
• Leverage cutting-edge technology creatively to meet students' individual learning needs and enhance their educational experience
• Maintain regular, positive communication with parents of special education students, celebrating progress and addressing concerns
• Commit wholeheartedly to our school's design and philosophy while pursuing relentless excellence in your classroom
• Communicate and maintain high academic and personal expectations that inspire all students to reach their full potential
• Foster greater inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interactions through strategic technology integration
• Develop and implement comprehensive plans that ensure a safe, orderly, non-threatening learning environment for all students
• Serve as an advocate and champion for students with diverse learning needs throughout the school community
• Build authentic relationships with students that honor their individuality while challenging them to grow
• Collaborate with families to ensure appropriate resources and support systems are in place for each child's success

• Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement)
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement
• Proof of passing the PRAXIS tests
• Deep understanding of special education law, IEP development, and evidence-based practices
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and students
• Team-oriented mindset with high expectations for all student achievement
• Understanding of child development and diverse learning needs across age ranges
• Commitment to Queen City Academy's mission of creating lifelong learners and critical thinkers
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to go above and beyond for student success
• Inner drive for personal and professional excellence that inspires students and colleagues alike
• Experience with assistive technology and differentiated instruction strategies

Queen City Academy Charter School is Plainfield, New Jersey's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12. Our mission is to create lifelong learners and transform lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success. Teachers are our most treasured assets, and we seek educators with an immediately discernible passion for helping children meet their highest potential. As a small K-12 school, QCACS is a place where people enter to learn and work, but experience the fulfillment of a family atmosphere as they are inducted into our nurturing yet challenging environment.

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Describe how you connect (or would connect) academic concepts to students' lives and interests. What approaches are most effective in helping students see the relevance of your subject?*

This role requires that you have, at minimum, passed the necessary Praxis exams. Where are you on the path to certification?*

Please upload a copy of your NJ teacher certification or an equivalent reciprocal out-of-state certification.