Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher - Vertus High School

Vertus High School is an all-boys public charter school in Rochester, NY. Vertus is an innovative school that offers a unique blended learning program. The Vertus Mission is to prepare leaders of character. Our staff and students accomplish this through the guiding Four Pillars:

* Strong Relationships

* Personalized Year-Round Academics

* Character Education

* Career Preparation

The Vertus staff is a creative, entrepreneurial, hard-working team reinventing high school in Rochester, N.Y. Vertus is looking for proven professionals willing to do what it takes to transform the lives of young men of the inner city, are accountable for results, embrace innovation and technology, are on fire for social justice, and want to be part of a great team. Vertus is always in search of talented people dedicated to our urban youth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Work as part of an Integrated Co-Teaching team in computer learning labs of approximately 16-40 students, ensuring that students are actively engaged with their computer-supported instruction

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Work closely and in tandem with Preceptors who lead the learning teams of students to ensure educational outcomes

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Co-teach in traditional classroom setting as assigned

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Develop and lead small group and individual instruction and student projects

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Implement systems and processes for monitoring student progress

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Continuously evaluate the blended-learning model, curricula and data in order to drive continuous improvement

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Assess student learning daily and provide reports to Preceptors and others regarding student successes and challenges

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Provide regular progress reports to students and families

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Work with Preceptors to develop students individual Life Plans containing their short and long-term academic, character and career goals

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Integrate character education and school values into every aspect of instruction

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Contribute to the professional community and embody school culture

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Ensure that each SPED student is programmed for an appropriate individualized course of study that meets his needs

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Develop and lead small group and individual instruction

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Prepare, update and monitor IEPs, progress reports, annual reviews, re-evaluations and other special education documentation

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Work with families, staff and the Committee on Special Education to ensure student progress

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Teach class in certification area as assigned, if needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Keen understanding of the New York State Standards and other relevant learning standards

* Systems thinker with strong data and analytical skills, including presenting data in clear, user-friendly formats

* Demonstrated experience integrating digital resources into teaching and learning

* Ability to form strong relationships with students

* Creative, flexible self-starter who is comfortable in a demanding, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up environment

* Collaborative working style, able to work as part of a tight-knit team

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience in presentations, process facilitation, problem solving and relationship building

* Certification in appropriate field(s)

* Ambition to go above and beyond the requirements of the job to innovate in education and advance as an educator and a leader

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree required

1 year of experience preferred

SPED Certification preferred

Vertus is prepared to offer a very attractive compensation package for the right candidate, including a competitive salary as well as health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $50,000.00 per year depending on experience

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Permanent