Special Education Teacher
Manhattan Charter School
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Manhattan Charter School is a high-performing charter school located on the Lower East Side in New York City. The School is committed to providing its students with the tools and support necessary for success. Since its founding in 2005 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Manhattan Charter School (MCS) has consistently achieved high levels of success.
Our vision is to offer a high-quality, public school education that will help close the opportunity, imagination, and achievement gaps for our high-need students by empowering, inspiring, and equipping them to fulfill their potential.
Our mission is to teach our students how to learn and love doing it, how to cultivate their curious minds for the rest of their lives, and how to develop a solid foundation on which to base wise choices and build meaningful lives.
Lead Teacher
What our teachers mean to us - At Manhattan Charter School, we believe teacher effectiveness is the key to high student achievement. Teachers receive a circle of support and time for developing their craft that includes:
- Targeted Professional Development that is built into the school calendar
- Daily support and feedback from content area experts in writing, literacy and math, and specialty consultants
- In addition to building a robust network of on-staff expertise, MCS is committed to investing in teachers by sending them for specialized training and experiences based on teacher individual needs, interests, and areas of specialization
- A full-time Instructional Assistant that is pursuing a Master's in Education in each class
- An operations team who have set up operational processes that support teachers rather than burdening them
Specific Lead Teacher Responsibilities
- Executes the mission of MCS including: high academic achievement; integration of the core learning disciplines; the application of critical thinking skills and ethical standards to learning; and living and problem solving through individual teaching and learning practices
- Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards, and provides consistent support to our students no matter how challenging the individual situation may be.
- Consistently reflects on self, as well as instructional practices, to achieve these academic goals
- Plans student learning and individual achievements based on long and short-term goals, and program objectives
- Selects and uses effective instructional methods and learning materials
- Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
- Manages the classroom in a positive manner and keeps students on task
- Attends, participates, and facilitates team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times
- Communicates and collaborates with peers, sharing student work, methodologies and strategies, as well as coordinating lesson topics with other teachers in order to create a coherent curricular design that achieves the overall purposes of the school program
- Prepares, administers and reviews all required student assessments
- Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
- Performs other duties, as deemed appropriate, by the Principal
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Education required
- Minimum of two years teaching in an urban public school or charter school setting
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability
- Belief in and alignment with Manhattan Charter School's core beliefs and educational philosophy
- Valid New York State Certification is helpful but not required
Compensation
60,000 - 80,0000 per year
To Apply
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Equal Opportunity Employer: Manhattan Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Manhattan Charter School seeks a Special Education Lead Teacher to join its Lower East Side campus, a high-performing charter serving high-need students since 2005. You'll work with a full-time Instructional Assistant in your classroom and be embedded in a school culture that prioritizes teacher development through targeted professional development, daily feedback from content experts, and specialized training opportunities tailored to your interests and growth areas. The role demands strong instructional practice—designing differentiated learning experiences, selecting effective materials, managing assessments, and reflecting continuously on your teaching to ensure every student achieves at high academic standards.
You'll need a Master's degree in Education and at least two years of teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting, along with demonstrated success in raising student achievement. The position requires alignment with MCS's educational philosophy and a genuine belief that all students can succeed, even in challenging circumstances. Beyond classroom instruction, you'll participate actively in team meetings, common planning times, and cross-grade collaboration to build coherent curriculum across the school.
The role is full-time at $60,000–$80,000 annually with standard benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. Note that while the listing indicates remote work arrangement, the work location is listed as in-person, so clarification on this discrepancy would be important before applying.
Typical pay for this role
$40,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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