Special Education Teacher (Grades 3-8)
- Employer
- University Heights Charter School
- Location
- Newark, NJ, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Elementary Education Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher
- Grade Level
- Elementary School
Middle School Teaching/ Special Education (Grades 3-5)
10/13/2016
UHCS - Upper
(High-Needs School)
November 2016
Open until filled
SCHOOL PROFILE: University Heights Charter School (UHCS) is an anchor education instution that seeks to develop in each child the character, scholarship, and leadership necessary for success in life, college, and community. Celebrating its tenth year, UHCS serves 650 students in grades PreK-8 in Newark, NJ, with a high-need demographic that is over 85% low income. UHCS seeks dynamic, dedicated, and determined educators who believe all children can achieve at high levels and can close the achievement gap. In addition to excellent instruction, including diverse special education services, the school also provides extensive medical, social, and therapeutic support. Our co-curricular classes and activities include a sports program, string instrument music partnership with the NJ Symphony Orchestra, and drama performances.
POSITION: Special Education Teacher
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Certification in Elementary (K-8) and Special Education.
2. Minimum 2 years teaching experience with proven results.
3. Excellent classroom management skills.
4. Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: Classroom students
JOB GOAL: To provide the approved program to instruction in the subject(s) assigned to be taught and to assist in the daily operation of the school.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten-month employee. Salary to be recommended by Executive Director and approved by board.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation.
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