Special Education Co-Teacher - Paterson, NJ

Special Education Co-Teacher - Full-time

Location: Paterson, NJ

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher.

• Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results.

• Special Education credential and experience.

• Spanish language proficiency.

Job Description

• Provide Academic, Character, and Cultural formation for students in an inviting and growth-oriented classroom setting.

• Direct the academic growth and development of students, aligning with ambitious growth standards.

• Provide academically excellent and character-rich classroom instruction.

• Engage students using an inductive, inquiry-driven, collaborative, and rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards.

• Nurture a love of learning in students demonstrated by their sense of wonder, spirit of inquiry, depth of insight, perseverance, and joy.

• Strengthen a school-wide culture of inquiry.

• Cultivate students’ higher-order thinking skills, including their ability to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate.

• Establish and maintain high academic and social expectations for all students through personal accountability for student achievement and development.

• Model the mission through professional dress, core virtues, professional norms, and ongoing professional development.

• Develop meaningful relationships with students and families to inspire a love of learning and academic success.

• Forge and maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with colleagues, parents, and community members.

• Attend mission-critical programming such as summer development sessions, professional development, data days, parent workshops, and conferences.

• Establish and communicate standards- and content-based objectives, regularly evaluating student progress.

• Collaborate with AP and Instructional Specialists to reflect on and analyze student achievements to inform and differentiate instruction.

• Implement individualized learning technology programs consistently.

• Maintain accurate and complete student files and academic records.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.

• Organize and manage time and commitments efficiently to maximize productivity.

• Model courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.

• Challenge assumptions about teaching and learning to best meet students' needs and the organization's mission.

• Deepen content mastery of Classical education by reading Classical texts and exploring Classical pedagogy.

Benefits:

• Lucrative pay

• Long-term contract

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available

• The principal is well respected and liked!