About the Role
Haven Charter High School empowers students through hands-on learning in the health sciences, fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the confidence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond. The Special Education Teacher / Generalist is responsible for designing and delivering rigorous, student-centered instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, including students with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build strong, supportive relationships with adolescents, including students with diverse learning needs
- Maintain effective classroom management while delivering high-quality, inclusive instruction
- Plan and implement differentiated and specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals
- Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and modify curriculum and assessments
- Ensure full implementation of IEPs, including accommodations, modifications, and mandated services, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local special education regulations
- Coordinate and communicate with district offices and external agencies to ensure timely delivery of mandated services, accurate reporting, and alignment with regulatory expectations
- Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and academic standards
- Conduct ongoing assessments and use data to inform instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring
- Create an organized, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports all learners
- Integrate technology intentionally to enhance accessibility, engagement, and learning outcomes
- Support student behavior through restorative practices, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and consistent implementation of school policies
- Maintain accurate and compliant special education documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and service logs, ensuring readiness for audits and reviews
- Participate in IEP meetings, including annual reviews, reevaluations, and family conferences
- Communicate regularly with students, families, colleagues, and district stakeholders regarding student progress and service needs
- Collaborate with related service providers (e.g., speech, counseling, OT) to support whole-child development
- Design and support interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences aligned to health sciences pathways
- Engage in ongoing self-reflection to improve instructional and inclusive practices
- Participate in professional development aligned with special education best practices, compliance requirements, and school priorities
- Attend and contribute to department, school, and family meetings
- Contribute to the broader school community, including extracurricular activities, student programs, and school-wide initiatives
- Participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism professional learning opportunities
Requirements
- Will be fingerprinted prior to employment by the New York City Department of Health and/or by the New York City Department of Education.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Facility with and willingness to learn education technologies
- Experience working with adolescents in grades 9-12
- Two years of teaching experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience
- Master’s degree preferred
- NYS 7-12 certified or in process preferred
Skills
- Special education
- Generalist instruction
- Student-centered instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Specially designed instruction
- IEP implementation
- Curriculum modification
- Assessment
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Restorative practices
- Behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
- Special education documentation
- Technology integration
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Project-based learning
- Health sciences
- Collaboration
- Communication
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 2 years of teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree preferred
- NYS 7-12 certified or in process preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
About the Company
- Haven Charter High School empowers students through hands-on learning in the health sciences, fostering critical thinking, civic responsibility, and the confidence to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.
Equal Opportunity
- ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.
- Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.
- EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
