Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School Hiring for Special Education Teacher at Elmira, NY Full Time

Overview:

At Finn Academy, effective instructional practices ensure equity and high expectations. Differentiated instruction in inclusive classrooms is the norm for all learners, and each classroom builds a culture to honor and meet diverse learning needs while holding all scholars accountable to the same learning targets. Special Education Teachers determine scholars’ needs through an array of assessment strategies. They examine scholar data and work products to identify patterns. They respond to learning needs with research-based instruction and intervention, monitor progress, and work as key members of the RTI teams and the Committee on Special Education. As required by scholars’ 504 Plans and/or IEP’s, Finn Academy Special Education Teachers develop, implement, and evaluate individually tailored modifications and accommodations. They research strategies and supports for scholars, and make knowledgeable, data-based recommendations for practice. They work as key team members and engage all scholars with challenging content. They effectively foster character through inspirational lessons that develop scholars’ perseverance, kindness, and responsibility. Finn Academy teachers work collegially to map, deliver, and assess skills and content in a standards-aligned school-wide curriculum. In concert with their teams, they create and select high-quality, compelling curriculum materials, differentiating them appropriately in accordance with data from quality assessments. They collaborate to design expeditions, projects, work products, and demonstrations of learning. They recognize that scholars must acquire global skills and knowledge, explore big ideas and essential questions, apply technical skill and develop unique approaches, perform and express, and reflect the Finn Academy culture. Teachers are engaged and respectful team members who commit to best instructional practice and build and sustain meaningful rapport with scholars, families, colleagues, and community partners.

Educational Background and Experience:

• Provisional or Permanent New York State Teaching Certificate preferred for area of assignment
• Successful teaching experience
• Charter school experience desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,265.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

Work Remotely:

Work Location: One location