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About the Role

Northside Charter High School seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated Special Education Science Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop strong scientific reasoning, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills through rigorous, engaging instruction and meaningful collaboration. This role centers on delivering high-quality science instruction while ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)-aligned lessons.
Provide specialized instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities, aligning daily instruction to IEP goals and ensuring appropriate scaffolds, accommodations, and modifications.
Implement IEPs with fidelity, maintain required documentation, monitor progress toward IEP goals, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and timelines.
Collaborate with general education science teachers and related service providers to plan instruction, co-teach when assigned, and align supports to maximize student access and achievement.
Integrate PSAT, SAT, and college-level problem types into daily instruction to strengthen students’ analytical reasoning, problem-solving stamina, and readiness for post-secondary expectations.
Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset in science.
Help students build foundational skills to solve problem sets involving deep reasoning and real-world application.
Design and administer assessments to evaluate student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, analyze data, and tailor instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
Adapt instruction to accommodate various learning levels and styles, ensuring all students are supported and challenged through scaffolded pathways to grade-level content.
Maintain an organized, respectful, and positive learning environment.
Maintain open and proactive communication with parents and guardians about student progress, IEP-related updates, and classroom activities.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in science instruction, special education, and inclusive pedagogy.
Participate in school events, committees, and initiatives to contribute to the broader school culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Special Education, Education, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of science concepts and effective teaching practices.
Completed at least one full academic year in a classroom teaching role.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners.
Active teaching certification in Special Education and/or secondary science (or ability to obtain certification before the start date).
Experience teaching students with IEPs in inclusive, ICT, self-contained, or resource settings.
Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) science courses.
Familiarity with integrating technology into science instruction.

Skills

Scientific reasoning
Conceptual understanding
Problem-solving skills
Rigorous instruction
Engaging instruction
Meaningful collaboration
Specially designed instruction
IEP goal alignment
Instructional design
Assessment
Accessibility
Strategic thinking
Co-teaching
College readiness
Analytical reasoning
Critical thinking
Growth mindset
Foundational skills
Real-world application
Data analysis
Instructional differentiation
Classroom management
Parent/Guardian communication
Professional development
Inclusive pedagogy

Location

Northside Charter High School

Work Type

Full-Time
10-Month Position

Experience Level

At least one full academic year in a classroom teaching role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Active teaching certification in Special Education and/or secondary science

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development and education growth reimbursement
Fully funded FSA/HRA plan
Supportive work environment
Access to mentoring
Access to instructional resources
Opportunities for collaboration

About the Company

Northside Charter High School is a public, college-preparatory charter school serving grades 9–12 in North Williamsburg/Greenpoint (Brooklyn, New York).
Our mission is to provide an enriching and innovative learning environment where students achieve postsecondary readiness, and our vision is that college completion becomes both expectation and reality for all students.
We pursue this mission through an explicit IDEA commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism, actively dismantling barriers and treating every identity as an asset.
Our community lives on four core values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, which guide every policy and interaction.

Equal Opportunity

Northside Charter High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.