Number 1 Independent Charter School in the Bronx
Academic Leadership Charter School is a high performing charter school located in the Bronx.
We are a National Blue Ribbon winner for exemplary performance.
We have consistently outperformed State, City, and District averages.
Academic Leadership Charter School’s mission is to develop in students the ability to exceed NYS performance standards in all major academic areas in a safe and nurturing environment.
In partnership with parents and the community, our students will be empowered to become leaders and take an active role in their learning while exhibiting good character.
Special Education Teacher/Coordinator:
This position is for an integrated, general education classroom setting (groups and whole class).
Lead Teachers plan and execute lessons in all subject areas.
The position provides tremendous opportunity for growth, and requires a dedicated, compassionate individual who is driven and flexible.
This is a full-time position!
Duties:
-Collaborate with lead teachers targeting instruction to meet students' needs
-Work with small groups of students and whole classes
-Regularly communicate with parents
- Develop own lesson plans targeted to meet small group and individual student needs
- Able to develop fluent readers and thinkers, interdisciplinary teaching strategies
- Knowledge and experience teaching character education
- Commitment to performance based accountability
- Able to develop comprehensive monthly assessments in all subject areas
- A collaborative manner with colleagues.
- Committed to true excellence, strong liberal arts background
- Work with the Committee of Special Education to develop IEPs for students and conduct student IEP meetings
- Assist teachers with identifying children who require additional services and following through with the evaluation process
Qualifications:
- Must hold a bachelor's degree from a competitive college and a have a history of academic success (Master's preferred)
- Special Education degree or credits/working towards degree
-Have a relentless work ethic, and be a high-energy individual
-Be humanistic, compassionate and driven
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills