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High School Special Education Teachers - Math ICT

Employer
Ascend Public Charter Schools
Location
Brooklyn, New York

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Overview

 

Our flagship high school, Brooklyn Ascend High School (BAHS), opened to 9th grade students in September 2015 and will have its first graduates in 2019.

At BAHS, we are looking for teachers who are passionate about their academic discipline and personally driven by the academic achievement of their students. Ascend teachers hold exceptionally high intellectual expectations of their students and create a culture of joyful academic discovery in their rooms. Their aim is to ignite intellectual curiosity in their students and build their academic knowledge and confidence in preparation for four-year colleges. They are vigilant in ensuring that all tasks placed before their students are rigorous and, without exception, reflect the school's aspirations of academic excellence.

We are passionate about special education teachers who are fired up about their lessons—who want to spend their time discussing, preparing, and immersing themselves in the rich content they teach. We value teachers who truly listen to what students are saying—who create a space for students to think their way through to answers, and who praise their insights and curiosities along the way. We value educators with a hunger for feedback and professional growth, and a dedication to excellence.

Our teachers know that a strong culture that respects and motivates students relies on excellent academic teaching in every room. We believe in restorative practices and teach students to resolve conflicts on their own, understand the impact of their actions, and acknowledge responsibility to the school community. We believe that a true liberal arts education – which fosters and prizes critical thinking and independence of thought—cannot be joined to a no-excuses culture that emphasizes silence and compliance. We prepare students for success in college and in life by fostering agency—our students' confidence that they are in control of their own lives and can act of their own free choices. Discover more about BAHS.


Responsibilities

The math special education teacher will work with general education teachers to co-teach engaging lessons that follow the rigorous, Common Core aligned Ascend curriculum and co-create, implement, and support the development of rigorous curricula that develops scholars as problem-solvers and critical thinkers. Additionally, the high school special education teacher will:

  • Plan for and provide special education teacher support services
  • Participate in the development, tracking, and implementation of IEP goals
  • Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
  • Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing restorative practices.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and families
  • Actively participate in grade-level meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
  • Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of his or her students, and work actively to overcome setbacks

Staff and Reporting Relationships


The high school special education teacher reports to the dean of student services. They also accept direction from, and works closely with, the school director, culture team, and department heads.

Qualifications
 

  • Bachelor's degree required master's degree and certification preferred
  • NYS certification in any subject/grade level OR meets one of the four uncertified criteria for charter school teachers:
     
    • TFA alumni
    • 3+ years K-12 teaching experience
    • 3+ years adjunct professional teaching experience
    • exceptional professional in the content area he/she will be teaching (e.g. published writer applying for ELA)
  • Two years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban school setting and in the subject to be taught
  • A record of producing strong student achievement gains
  • The ability to create a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and challenged
  • Passion and commitment to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap
  • An entrepreneurial mindset, with experience in start-up or founding environments preferred

Diversity at Ascend


Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.


Compensation


Ascend offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


 

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