[2026-2027] Elementary School Special Education Teacher

About Beginning with Children (BwC)

Beginning with Children Education Network (BwC) is a network of public charter schools founded over 30 years ago in Brooklyn, NY, committed to preparing students to thrive in college and beyond. Our schools, Beginning with Children Charter School 2, Community Partnership Charter School, and Community High School, serve students in grades PreK-12 and are grounded in a belief that all students deserve access to rigorous, student-centered, and joyful learning environments.

At BwC, we are deeply committed to equity, academic excellence, and strong relationships. We invite talented and innovative educators to join us in our mission to provide quality instruction to every child in every classroom. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About Community Partnership Charter School - Lower School

Community Partnership Charter School is a supportive community that nurtures the talents of future leaders. Our rigorous academic program teaches students to creatively solve complex problems and explore and develop their unique strengths through learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. Our students are well-rounded, engaged learners who recognize the importance of perseverance, collaboration, and teamwork.

Role Overview

Community Partnership Charter School - Lower School is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Elementary School Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs.

The Special Education Teacher will design and deliver rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction that promotes academic achievement, independence, and social-emotional growth while ensuring students receive the services, accommodations, and supports outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of elementary education, inclusive teaching practices, and evidence-based instructional strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school leadership to create an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment where all students can thrive.

Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Delivery

• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, and differentiated instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and students' individualized learning needs.
• Provide specialized instruction in Integrated CoTeaching (ICT), Special Class, or other instructional settings based on student needs and school programming.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to coplan, coteach, and implement effective instructional strategies that support diverse learners.
• Develop and implement targeted interventions that strengthen foundational and gradelevel literacy skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written expression.
• Support students in developing foundational and gradelevel mathematics skills, including number sense, operations, mathematical reasoning, and problemsolving.
• Design and implement accommodations, modifications, and individualized instructional strategies aligned with students' IEPs.
• Incorporate evidencebased instructional practices, handson learning experiences, visual supports, manipulatives, and assistive technology to increase student engagement and access to gradelevel content.
• Differentiate instruction to address varying academic abilities, learning styles, and developmental needs.
• Establish consistent instructional routines and create learning experiences that promote student engagement, independence, and academic growth.
• Foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning.

Special Education Compliance and IEP Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with applicable federal and New York State special education requirements.
• Establish measurable annual IEP goals and monitor student progress toward individualized academic, behavioral, and developmental objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student performance, instructional interventions, accommodations, and special education services.
• Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, as appropriate.
• Ensure students receive the accommodations, modifications, and mandated services outlined in their IEPs.
• Collaborate with school leadership, special education coordinators, related service providers, and families to support timely and accurate completion of special education documentation.
• Maintain organized and confidential student records and adhere to school, state, and federal compliance requirements.

Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Use formative and summative assessments, student work, and progressmonitoring tools to identify learning needs and inform instructional planning.
• Assess students' development in literacy, writing, mathematics, and other core academic areas to identify strengths and areas requiring additional support.
• Analyze student performance data to design targeted interventions and adjust instruction based on individual student progress.
• Track and communicate student progress toward academic benchmarks, gradelevel standards, and IEP goals.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and instructional teams to evaluate student growth and determine appropriate next steps for instruction.
• Support students in preparing for applicable New York State assessments, ensuring appropriate testing accommodations are implemented.
• Use assessment results to provide timely feedback, celebrate student progress, and establish clear instructional goals.

Classroom Culture and Student Support

• Foster a positive, inclusive, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where all students feel valued, supported, and challenged.
• Establish clear routines, expectations, and classroom management systems that promote student safety, engagement, and independence.
• Implement individualized behavioral supports, positive reinforcement strategies, and intervention plans, as appropriate.
• Support students in developing socialemotional skills, selfregulation, communication, executive functioning, and positive peer relationships.
• Provide differentiated support for students with a range of academic, developmental, behavioral, and socialemotional needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families to promote consistent academic and behavioral growth.
• Encourage student independence, selfconfidence, and ageappropriate selfadvocacy skills.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, related service providers, counselors, and other staff to coordinate individualized student supports.
• Maintain consistent and proactive communication with families regarding student progress, strengths, learning needs, and areas for growth.
• Participate in gradelevel planning meetings, instructional collaboration, student support meetings, professional development, and schoolwide initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with instructional teams to ensure alignment between specialized instruction, gradelevel curriculum, and schoolwide academic expectations.
• Actively seek, receive, and implement feedback to strengthen instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by school leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required; master's degree in Special Education preferred.
• Valid New York State Students with Disabilities certification appropriate for the elementary grade levels and teaching assignment preferred; candidates eligible for appointment under an applicable NYSEDapproved pathway may be considered.
• Experience teaching or providing specialized instruction to elementary school students with disabilities preferred.
• Strong understanding of elementary education, child development, foundational literacy and numeracy instruction, and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Knowledge of evidencebased literacy instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and written expression.
• Experience working in Integrated CoTeaching (ICT) and/or selfcontained special education settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of IEP development, special education compliance, differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching practices.
• Experience using student assessment data and progressmonitoring tools to inform instruction and evaluate student growth.
• Knowledge of New York State Learning Standards and effective elementary instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to support students with diverse academic, developmental, behavioral, and socialemotional needs.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Commitment to educational equity, culturally responsive teaching, and maintaining high academic expectations for all students.
• Openness to feedback, continuous professional growth, and a solutionsoriented approach to challenges.
• Passion for education and a commitment to closing achievement gaps for students with diverse learning needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Our organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

About Beginning with Children Education Network

Beginning with Children Education Network (BwC) is a network of public charter schools founded over 30 years ago in Brooklyn, NY, committed to preparing students to thrive in college and beyond. Our schools—Beginning with Children Charter School 2, Community Partnership Charter School, and Community High School—serve students in grades K–12 and are grounded in a belief that all students deserve access to rigorous, student-centered, and joyful learning environments. At BwC, we are deeply committed to equity, academic excellence, and strong relationships. We invite talented and innovative individuals to join us in our mission to provide quality instruction to every child in every classroom.