Middle School Special Education Teacher (2024-2025)

About the Company Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey's first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering, and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials, and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond.About the Role Achievers Early College Prep is excited to grow a team of teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration. Teachers in this position will have and be able to do the following:Responsibilities Extensive knowledge of interventions that build up skills gapsAbility to differentiate and scaffold learning to meet students where they areDesign and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress towards academic standardsUse data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practicesReceptive to weekly coaching and committed to growing and strengthening practiceProvide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behaviorImplement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understandingWill be accountable for students' mastery of academic standardsFamiliarity with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platformsCommunicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues Qualifications Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferredTeaching experience in an upper elementary, middle, or high school with an underserved populationAdept interpersonal and communication skills to diverse audiencesValid NJ Teacher Certification completed or in progressRequired Skills Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophyAdaptable in a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-orientedEvidence of self-motivation, taking initiatives, and willingness to be a team playerExperience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievementDriven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysisExhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision makingQuantifiable track record of outstanding academic resultsUnwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of "I'M ALL IN!"Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinkingPreferred Skills N/APay range and compensation package Pay range or salary or compensationEqual Opportunity Statement Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Created: 2025-01-27