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

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

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

Co-teach in traditional classroom setting as assigned

Develop and lead small group and individual instruction and student projects

Implement systems and processes for monitoring student progress

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

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

Provide regular progress reports to students and families

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

Integrate character education and school values into every aspect of instruction

Contribute to the professional community and embody school culture

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

Develop and lead small group and individual instruction

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

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

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