Special Education Teacher 12:1:1 (Grades 5/6)

Reach Academy

115 Ash Street

Buffalo , NY 14204

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300048933

Start Date

Open Date 08/16/2024

Closing Date

Job Title: 12:1:1 Self Contained Special Education Teacher (Grades 5/6)

Required Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH

•Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement, the application of critical thinking

skills and ethical standards to learning, and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices;

•Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how

challenging the individual situation may be;

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English;

• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;

• Commitment to equity and inclusion;

• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;

• Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;

• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;

• Commitment to work and contribute to a team;

• Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;

• Excellent attendance and punctuality;

• A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;

• Have a passion for Urban Education;

• Have knowledge of New York State Next Generation Standards;

 Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.

• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 Administer appropriate REACH curriculum, aligned with the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards;

 Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment;

 Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment;

 Develop and implement daily and long-range lesson plans using research-based strategies to meet the needs of all students;

 Align lesson planning, instruction, reflection, and assessment practices to the NYS learning standards;

 Analyze student data and progress with a balanced assessment system to provide effective and targeted instruction and

interventions to maximize student learning;

 Provide a classroom management plan ensuring safety at all times;

 Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times;

 Develops a culturally responsive classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions;

 Collaborates effectively and professionally with administration, staff, parents/guardians, and the community;

 Develop, implement, and act as teacher of record of IEP' for students with disabilities;

 Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates in special education;

 Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by the needs of the student;

 Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

At REACH Academy Charter School we offer some great benefits and perks!

Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:30 for planning)

REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.

We have a very competitive salary scale that pays higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and $47,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience.

REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%

REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage

REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System

REACH offers Child Rearing Benefits

REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year

REACH offers 403B Plans

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Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 40000.00

Salary: To 65830.00

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}

Contact Person's Name Amie Caster

Contact Person's Title Director of Operations

Contact Person's Phone 716-863-8573

Contact Person's Email acaster@reachacademycharter.org