Teacher Resident-2026-2027 School Year

Integration Charter Schools is dedicated to providing innovative pathways to college that fully integrate students with special needs. In building a family of associated schools that share this common mission, ICS strives to fill gaps in public education. The ICS network is composed of four schools located on Staten Island, New York. The guiding principles of ICS are teamwork, courage, community and integrity.

Our Personalized Learning approach is grounded in the belief that when we design learning environments to meet the needs of students with disabilities, we create better outcomes for all learners. With 43% of our network's student population identified as needing individualized support, we center universal design and equity—not as a matter of compliance, but as a catalyst for innovation.

This means intentionally removing systemic barriers, amplifying student voice, and ensuring every learner has access to the tools, supports, and opportunities they need to thrive. At ICS, we are reimagining personalized learning through inclusive design, flexible instruction, and real-time data use—delivered within a framework that is responsive, rigorous, and human-centered.

Overview

Are you a beacon of inspiration, driven by a profound sense of purpose to guide our students on their educational journey? As an ICS Teacher Resident, you possess the remarkable ability to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a love for learning in our diverse community.

Integration Charter Schools is looking for passionate and creative education professionals to join our Teacher Resident team at each of our network of charter schools. We’re excited about education professionals who are fired up about our inclusive program and commitment to serve all students of Staten Island.

Join us as we foster social and emotional wellness, encourage inclusive learning, and guide students to find their unique learning paths. As a

Teacher Resident

at ICS, you will play a crucial role in creating inclusive pathways to academic and social-emotional success for all types of learners in the classroom. You will work collaboratively with teachers, students, families, and colleagues to provide a supportive and enriching learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom so that student learning is maximized
• Co-plan and implement ICS curriculum to ensure all students meet academic benchmarks
• Support lead teacher with regular meetings and outreach to families, including daily documentation and notes, classroom celebrations, and family informational sessions
• Implementing school-wide positive behavior incentive policies and logical consequences
• Working collaboratively with the school leadership team, colleagues and the ICS Office of Teaching and Learning to enrich the learning experience for our students in the classroom
• Engaging in coaching and implementing research-based strategies that maximize their own performance and that of their students
• Actively participate in professional development throughout the school year beginning in August.
• Reflecting on their own progress as educators and seeking out professional resources to continuously improve their practice
• Celebrating student progress and effort each day in their classrooms and through educational celebrations
• Communicating with families on student progress as needed
• Ensure accurate record keeping in ICS data sources; PowerSchool, DNA, New Visions Portal, NWEA, etc.
• Serve as the primary teacher when the classroom teacher is absent.
• Actively participating in school and network-led meetings and professional development workshops as laid out in the school and professional development calendars
• Supporting the school as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal and Deans
  
  

Additional Information

• Weekly Wednesday half- day schedule for embedded professional development and planning
• Small class sizes
• Tuition reimbursement
• Teaching certification pathway for those who qualify
• Opportunity to be an integral part of our community, making a genuine difference and shaping the futures of our students
• Students of ICS employees have access to after-care options
• Free parking on-campus
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and life insurance, a flexible spending account, paid time off, short- and long-term disability policy, commuter benefits, professional development opportunities and a 401(k)-retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%
• Employees qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Promotion of work-life balance to all staff members
  
  

Qualifications & Competencies

• Exhibit patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate students toward their full potential
• Must be within three semesters of graduating from a college or university with your bachelors degree and/or masters.
• Possess exceptional communication skills, empowering you to convey complex ideas in relatable terms
• Collaborative attitude toward teaching and learning
• A “whatever it takes” attitude, one that is centered in the notion of “children first”
• Belief in every students’ limitless potential
• Embrace and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom environment that reflects the dynamic nature of our community
• ICS desires all candidates to participate in our Teaching Resident Program leading to NYS Teacher Certification and a teaching position
• Must be on track to obtain teaching certification.
  
  

Salary/Hours

Salaries are determined based on ICS’s global compensation structure and the ICS Teacher’s Resident Program. The starting salary for a Teacher Residents is $52,000.

ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer