TITLE: Special Education Teacher
DEPARTMENT: Instructional
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal
DATE PREPARED/REVISED: July 25, 2023
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Global Community Charter School (GCCS) is a Harlem-based International Baccalaureate (IB) World
School that is innovative, inquiry-based, culturally competent and provides students with a
comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that encourages critical and creative thinking.
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom where whole
group and small group instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work engage students, keep
classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn in all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Coordinating knowledge of students, instructional content, and curricular resources to design
differentiated units and lesson plans aligned to the Common Core standards
● Differentiates instruction for students as an integral aspect of planning and teaching and
understands Workshop Model in the design of instruction
● Evaluate academic achievement and progress towards learning objectives through detailed data
analysis of student performance on a wide variety of metrics; Utilize student data collected to
drive instruction and intervention
● Be accountable for student's mastery of academic standards
● Engaging in coaching cycles and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their
own performance and that of their students
● Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to
continuously improve their practice
● Managing student behavior and classroom routines to maximize learning time and create a
positive classroom environment
● Provide academic support, instructional methods, and management needs as mandated on the
IEP
● Compile and organize documentation for IEP meetings and progress reports
● Track progress toward annual IEP goals
● Attending IEP meetings and ensuring appropriate accommodations are given to students during
assessments
● Actively participating in professional development workshops as laid out in the school and
professional development calendars
● Celebrating student achievement and progress in class and during school-wide IB PYP assemblies
● Foster meaningful relationships with students and parents that drive students to invest in their
learning and make academic gains
● Model, promote, and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a
cohesive school culture of academic and personal success
● Supporting the school as directed by the Special Populations Coordinator, Principal and Assistant
Principal
QUALIFICATIONS
● A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a must.
● An M.A., Ed.M, or Master’s degree in education is preferred.
● New York State Certification for relevant grades or demonstrated process toward obtaining
certification
● At least 2 years of demonstrated success as a full-time middle school classroom teacher.
● Demonstrated success working in a high-performing, urban school setting preferred.
● Evidence of excellence in teaching through continuous learning and data analysis
● Be a team player - a desire to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate effectively
with colleagues
● Dedication to GCCS’ mission