High School Special Education Teacher 27-28 (NY)

The role

Teachers create engaging, rigorous, and supportive learning environments. They deliver high-quality instruction, foster classroom culture, and partner with families.

What you will do

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment.
• Deliver engaging instruction aligned to curriculum standards and student needs.
• Implement unit and lesson plans developed with grade-level and content teams.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Utilize interim assessment and classroom performance data to inform instruction.
• Establish and maintain strong classroom culture through consistent expectations.
• Build meaningful partnerships with families to support student success.
• Collaborate with coaches, department leaders, and school leadership.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and data analysis sessions.
• Promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of every scholar.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience working with K-12 students required
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate certification required for the position and state of employment

Nice to have

• Master's degree preferred
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Two or more years of teaching experience preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer match
• Paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks
• Professional development and coaching
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Collaborative planning time
• Leadership development opportunities

About the company

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The network aims to prepare students to excel in college, career, and life.