Special Education Teacher Job Description
University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is currently seeking candidates for a Special Education Teacher position for the 2024-2025 school year.
Company Description:
The mission of the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is to establish a culture that celebrates diversity and where all boys thrive academically and holistically. University Prep develops this culture through small classes, student empowerment, personalized attention from teachers and school staff, and a consistent focus on successful instructional outcomes. University Prep provides opportunities and experiences that balance the academic, social, physical, and creative development of young men. Consistent emphasis is placed on preparation for life after high school, a 100% graduation rate, and all students being college or workplace ready.
Teacher Support : University Prep has a strong operational team with student managers at each grade level who support student achievement through a disciplinary model that includes students' families. Administration provides all necessary instructional materials and support in a coaching model designed to build teacher confidence and competence. In-house professional development fosters teacher professional growth and is focused on increasing student achievement. Our graduating classes have exceeded a rate of 94% and all of our seniors have been accepted at 2 or 4 year colleges or training programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Standards and Assessment:

• Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state legislation regarding students with disabilities
• Implement the students Individual Education Plan
• Implement testing accommodations for students when indicated on the students Individual Education Plan
• Demonstrate knowledge of the continuum of services available for students with disabilities
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in delivering special education services using different models such as resource room, consultant teacher and integrated special class
• Modify instructional strategies to meet the needs of students
• Use appropriate instructional materials consistent with student needs
• Collaborate with the general education teacher in planning and delivering instruction
• Plan, develop, and deliver an instructional program based upon world class standards of performance for all students.
• Design developmental and interdisciplinary learning experiences that stimulate inquiry, creativity, discovery, and participation.
• Teach to specific learning styles.
• Utilize performance based, content appropriate and authentic instruments to assess student performance and achievement.
• Demonstrate content matter knowledge and content related skills.

Learning Environments:

• Utilize instructional resources, information technology and school to work transition systems to achieve world class standards.
• Design instructional strategies that celebrate and reflect multiculturalism. Develop and manage a safe learning environment.
• Model, exemplify and teach values that strengthen and protect the fabric and cohesiveness of a democratic society.
• Create, enrich, maintain, and alter classroom to capture and sustain the interests of the students.

Community Services and Support:

• Utilize opportunities for neighborhood and community involvement to support student performance.
• Participate in professional development activities in collaboration with community partners to support student performance.

High Performance Organization:

• Work collaboratively and professionally with all members of the staff and school community.
• Support the school-based planning process and its decision.
• Work a professional day to make time to meet the needs of students during and beyond the school day.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student performance and the quality of the school.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and implement activities for self-improvement and to meet UPREP expectations.
• Respond positively to supervision.

Public Engagement:

• Initiate parent and community involvement to support student achievement.
• Involve parents in school and learning activities.
• Initiate meaningful and regular communication with parents in a variety of ways that are clear and supportive to meet the needs of the student's family.
• Respond to parents to meet their interests and needs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree for certification and appropriate additional graduate work for permanent certification.
• New York State Teaching Certificate in Special Education 1-6 with Content Area Specialty.
• Candidates must meet all criteria established for teachers applying to teach. Information is available from the Human Resources Department.

BENEFITS:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• New York State Teacher Retirement System
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• NYSTRS

Job Type:
Full-time: Special Education Teacher
SALARY/SALARY RANGE :
The current salary range is $48,000 -$52,000; negotiable based on level of education, experience, and work history.