Learning Support Instructor (Hiring Immediately)
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Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charterschools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our studentpopulation, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our networkidentifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schoolsserving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New YorkCity, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist inand graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. Weachieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotionallearning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.Rochester Prep currently manages six schools serving students in grades Kthrough 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers andstudents, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructionalmodel that enables students to flourish academically and personally. RochesterPrep schools are consistently some of the citys top-performing, and ourstudents have an impressive 85% college acceptance rate.Job DescriptionUncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing andmonitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Educationteachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction andrelated services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachersoffer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining highexpectations.**Responsibilities****1. Instruction** * Youll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. * Youll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. * Youll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners.**2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities** * Youll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments and ensure compliance with Individualized Education Plans. * You will gather academic growth data and write goals to prepare for annual IEP meetings. * You will teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.**3. School Culture** * You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard. * You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs. * Youll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. * Youll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement. * Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.Qualifications * A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization * A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development * An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students * A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives * **Required Experience:** * A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). * Academic expertise in Special Education, the Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM, or related fields of study. * Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.Additional Information**Our people are what makes us Uncommon.** We believe our compensationphilosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, andclarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward theirexpertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support todevelop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-qualityeducation to our students and families.**Compensation for this position:** The starting compensation for this rolebased in Rochester is between $50,000 to $64,700. The starting pay will dependon various factors including but not limited to relevant professionalexperience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary rangesfor current staff members.**Other Benefits:** * Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year * Extensive, best-in-class training and development * Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans * Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts * Financial planning & wellness * 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match * 529 college savings program * Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance * Financial planning tools and assistance * Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts * Paid leave of absence * Fully paid parental leave * Fully paid medical leave * Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance * Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, andinclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We arecommitted to building an exceptional team that reflects the diversebackgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure aninclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issuesof race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunityemployer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employeesand applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment ofany type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals withdisabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employmentand are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and toperform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation,please email ...@uncommonschools.org.