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About the Role

Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. They advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement, while offering academic, emotional, and physical support and maintaining high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity.
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans.
• Gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings.
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study.
• Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of employment.
• Must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment if you do not have a degree in education.
• Required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Location

• Boston
• Camden
• New York City
• Newark
• Rochester

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $52,000 to $68,000

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning.
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

About the Company

• Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
• Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
• Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.
• We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.
• Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Equal Opportunity

• As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.
• If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].