Special Education Teacher

Lead Teacher

What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher effectiveness is the key to high student achievement. Teachers receive a circle of support and time for developing their craft that includes:

• Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar
• Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and specialty consultants
• In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization
• A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class
• An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather than burdening them

Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices
• Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
• Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
• Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
• Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
• Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
• Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
• Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
• Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program
• Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
• Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
• Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education required
• Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
• Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required

Compensation

60,000 - 80,0000 per year

To Apply

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COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person