Special Education Co-Teacher - Full-timeLocation: Paterson, NJRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Possession of current teaching certification as an elementary school teacher.
- Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results.
- Special Education credential and experience.
- Spanish language proficiency.
Job Description
- Provide Academic, Character, and Cultural formation for students in an inviting and growth-oriented classroom setting.
- Direct the academic growth and development of students, aligning with ambitious growth standards.
- Provide academically excellent and character-rich classroom instruction.
- Engage students using an inductive, inquiry-driven, collaborative, and rigorous curriculum aligned with national and state standards.
- Nurture a love of learning in students demonstrated by their sense of wonder, spirit of inquiry, depth of insight, perseverance, and joy.
- Strengthen a school-wide culture of inquiry.
- Cultivate students' higher-order thinking skills, including their ability to analyze, create, synthesize, and evaluate.
- Establish and maintain high academic and social expectations for all students through personal accountability for student achievement and development.
- Model the mission through professional dress, core virtues, professional norms, and ongoing professional development.
- Develop meaningful relationships with students and families to inspire a love of learning and academic success.
- Forge and maintain collaborative and collegial relationships with colleagues, parents, and community members.
- Attend mission-critical programming such as summer development sessions, professional development, data days, parent workshops, and conferences.
- Establish and communicate standards- and content-based objectives, regularly evaluating student progress.
- Collaborate with AP and Instructional Specialists to reflect on and analyze student achievements to inform and differentiate instruction.
- Implement individualized learning technology programs consistently.
- Maintain accurate and complete student files and academic records.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
- Organize and manage time and commitments efficiently to maximize productivity.
- Model courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, while maintaining a positive and flexible attitude.
- Challenge assumptions about teaching and learning to best meet students' needs and the organization's mission.
- Deepen content mastery of Classical education by reading Classical texts and exploring Classical pedagogy.
Benefits:
- Lucrative pay
- Long-term contract
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available
- The principal is well respected and liked!