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1st Grade Special Education ICT Teacher

Ascend Learning, Inc
Date Posted: 06/01/2021
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Responsibilities

The lower elementary special education ICT teacher will develop and teach engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned Ascend curriculum and provide individual or small group instruction for students who require additional academic support. Additionally, the special education ICT teacher will:

  • Differentiate small group instruction for students with special needs
  • Prepare student individualized education plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
  • Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of Responsive Classroom
  • Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families
  • Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work to actively overcome setbacks

Staff and reporting relationships

The special education ICT teacher reports to the assistant principal and also works closely with the student services coordinator.

Qualifications:

Qualifications
 

  • A master's degree and NYS charter certification required
  • NYS certification in any subject/grade level OR meets one of the four uncertified criteria for charter school teachers:
    • TFA alumni
    • 3+ years K-12 teaching experience
    • 3+ years adjunct professional teaching experience
      exceptional professional in the content area he/she will be teaching (e.g. published writer applying for ELA)
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
  • Passion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gap
  • Relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice
  • Experience teaching in underserved areas a plus

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Compensation

Ascend offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please visit www.ascendcharterschools.org/careers to learn more about the benefits of working at Ascend.


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