6th GRADE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

DREAM Charter School, a rigorous, K-8 public charter school in East Harlem, is seeking a dynamic and engaging educator to serve as a 6th Grade Special Education Teacher for an immediate vacancy. DREAM Charter School's mission is to prepare students for high-performing high schools, colleges and beyond through a rigorous academic program that develops critical thinkers who demonstrate a love of learning, strong character, and a commitment to wellness and active citizenship.

DREAM is part of the Harlem RBI family. Harlem RBI serves over 1,500 East Harlem youth by providing free, high-quality summer and after-school programs to youth ages 5-22 years in an intensive multi-year commitment that connects youth and families to age-appropriate programs and passionate professional staff over time. Harlem RBI was recently recognized as one of the Best 50 Non-Profits to Work For in the country by The Nonprofit Times.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Planning

- Create and implement a new common core aligned 6th grade curriculum through backwards planning;

- Create assessments that will successfully measure academic progress;

- Assume responsibility for academic progress within classroom;

- Abide by school-wide protocols for documenting all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, etc.;

- Analyze assessment data and daily data including exit ticket and Do Now to best inform instruction;

- Revise curriculum and teaching methods based on measurable data.

Management Responsibilities

- Set and maintain high expectations for 100% of the scholars, 100% of the time (including tracking, vertical hand-raising, and sitting up at all times);

- Work with Social Work team to create individual behavior plans for select students;

- Abide by school-wide practices for behavior management and individual behavior plans;

- Take ownership over the classroom management with the mentality of "How can I improve my implementation of our systems, while always assuming the best in my scholars?"

School Culture Responsibilities

- Work with Middle School team to analyze data, revise practices, norm on team-wide initiatives, and discuss individual scholars with a solutions-oriented mindset;

- Create systems students for exceptional effort and growth, both academically and behaviorally;

- Regularly communicate scholars' progress towards goals with families;

- Attend and be an active participant in all professional development (school-wide or team-based) opportunities;

- Take part in weekly one-on-one feedback meetings with Academic Dean to discuss observation feedback, role-play pedagogical strategies, analyze data and/or refine curriculum map.

Qualifications:

• · Bachelor's degree required;
• · Master's degree or higher preferred;
• · Appropriate New York State certification in Special Education required;
• · At least three years of Special Education teaching experience strongly preferred;
• · A desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families and community;
• · A commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at risk of educational failure;
• · Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

How to apply

Compensation:

DREAM salary is highly competitive with the New York City Department of Education and other charter schools, and is based on experience and qualifications. All DREAM teachers receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement account, life insurance and access to social services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Join our DREAM Team:
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@dreamschoolnyc.org. Please put "6^th Grade Special Education Teacher" in the subject line and please let us know how you heard of this opportunity. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Our Promise to DREAM Students

• High expectations for all students

• Individualized attention - two teachers in every classroom
• 12-month school year, including six-week summer program (all teachers have a standard summer break)
• Extended school day
• Focus on physical education, nutrition and health
• Arts, music and dance for all students

Our Promise to DREAM Teachers

• High-quality professional development and support
  • Individualized coaching, weekly trainings and regular feedback
  • Weekly grade team meetings to analyze data, plan instruction, and share best practices
  • Collaborative environment with caring, dedicated and driven colleagues
    • Co-teaching in every classroom
    • Colleagues who are continuously working together to improve their practice
    • Supportive, accessible leadership team
    • Data driven organization
      • Systems, practices and beliefs that drive student achievement

For more information, visit DREAM Charter School on the web at http://www.dreamschoolnyc.org.