Special Education Teacher (Middle School)

Join a team of master teachers and earn a $140,000 salary at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from traditionally underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth—as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

About the Role (Responsibilities)

As one of the three pillars of our program (Academics, Arts, and Athletics), TEP is deeply committed to building an inclusive classroom culture that fosters a genuine love of learning.

Special Education teachers at TEP work as a co-teacher in an integrated classroom, team teaching with the General Education teacher to support the needs of ALL students. Special Education teachers also teach small group literacy and math support classes for students who are significantly below grade level in these subjects. TEP is committed to serving students with a range of learning and behavioral representations, with over 20% of TEP students having Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Special Education teachers at TEP lead instructional blocks in addition to providing co-teaching support, and middle school Special Education teachers specialize in a particular content (e.g. Math or Literacy).

TEP Middle School Special Education teachers collaborate to develop and implement effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of each student, ensuring a personalized and supportive educational experience.

Middle School teachers will work in a state-of-the-art learning environment carefully designed, built, and crafted to spark joy and instill a love of learning for TEP students. Our school building in the Washington Heights / Inwood community, provides a perfect learning environment for developing students by providing innovative classroom settings, a full gymnasium, a high-tech performing arts space, and an indoor / outdoor café where meals are prepared fresh on a daily basis for students and staff.

About You (Qualifications)

• Deeply aligned to TEP's mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities (90% of TEP students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% of TEP students receive Special Education services, and 25% of TEP students are Multi-Lingual Learners).
• Classroom experience : Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in classrooms that support Special Education students from 4th through 9th grade classrooms in a public charter school, traditional public school, or private school setting.
• The ability to create, internalize and implement dynamic, innovative, and engaging curriculum while providing differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles and abilities. Ability to shape the content to cultivate critical thinking while meeting each individual student's needs and learning style.
• Outstanding verbal ability and strong communication skills.
• Certification requirements : Special Education Teachers do not need to possess a New York State Teacher Certification to be hired at TEP Charter School. However, prospective Special Education teachers that do not yet have New York State teaching certification must identify and present a pathway to obtain New York State teaching certification on their application.
• Education requirements : TEP adheres to the educational background requirements outlined within the individual pathways to NYS teaching certification (see above), and does not require any additional degree programs for English Language Arts Teachers.

Why TEP (Benefits)

At TEP, growth isn't just for our students—continued growth is also a central priority for our teachers. That's why we're redefining the teacher experience, offering a rewarding career that includes an annual salary that matches TEP's high expectations.

Application Process

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great teachers are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each applicant include :

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO : Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting.

SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING : Submit one of the following three options :

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