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About the Role

Excellence Community Schools is seeking a passionate and student-centered Special Education Educator to support scholars in a 12:1:1 specialized classroom setting. This role is ideal for an experienced educator committed to supporting students with diverse learning needs, and NYS Special Education certification is not required.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized and small-group instruction to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
Collaborates with relevant staff to identify, monitor, and support students who are considered “at-risk.”
Partners with classroom teachers to design, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials aligned to grade-level benchmarks and state learning expectations.
Delivers instruction using a variety of strategies that engage students, present new concepts clearly, and encourage exploration, expression, and independent thinking.
Modifies instructional plans as needed to meet the unique learning needs of each student.
Administers, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative assessment data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
Builds strong relationships with families through consistent communication about the progress of at-risk and IEP students, and provides guidance on how families can support learning at home.
Participates in school-wide assessment processes to help identify student needs and inform instruction.
Provides teachers with resources, strategies, and recommendations to support effective intervention and differentiation in the classroom.
Refers students for additional special services when appropriate and follows required procedures.
Participates in IEP meetings to develop, review, and revise student plans and recommend appropriate supports.
Maintains organized records of student progress and ensures reporting is accurate and up to date.
Demonstrates understanding of federal and state Special Education laws and advocates for students’ rights and needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Three or more years of teaching experience in any content area strongly preferred.
Experience working with students with disabilities, diverse learning needs, or behavioral and/or social-emotional needs preferred.
Experience through Teach For America (TFA) or a similar alternative certification/teacher preparation pathway is welcomed.
Candidates who hold a NYS teaching certification in any content area are encouraged to apply.
Candidates actively pursuing NYS teacher certification are encouraged to apply.
Candidates who hold an out-of-state teaching certification and are pursuing NYS reciprocity are encouraged to apply.
Experience providing small-group or individualized instruction is highly valued.

Skills

Student-centered
Supporting students with diverse learning needs
Individualized instruction
Small-group instruction
Academic support
Social-emotional support
Collaboration
Curriculum development
Instructional design
Assessment data analysis
Family engagement
Intervention strategies
Differentiation
Special education laws
Advocacy

Location

Bronx, NY
Stamford, CT

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced educators encouraged to apply
Three or more years of teaching experience strongly preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree required
Master's Degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

$60,000 - $148,412

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
FMLA
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
$5,000 annual tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a K-8 Charter Management Organization (CMO) serving communities in the Bronx, NY, and Stamford, CT.
Our approach is built on a nationally recognized model that began with our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a proud recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.
Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development.
We offer a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum with an early focus on college preparation.
We create a supportive and caring environment with high expectations for all students.
Our commitment extends beyond academics, ensuring each scholar has the guidance and support to thrive.
We offer a supportive learning environment that develops high-level analytic and critical thinking skills.
Our engaging and rigorous approach is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.
We seek passionate, driven individuals who believe in the power of education to transform lives.
Ideal candidates are dedicated to student success, committed to education reform, proven achievers, ambitious collaborators, and relentless advocates for equity.

Equal Opportunity

NYS CERTIFICATION NOT REQUIRED | EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY