Special Education Teacher

Job overview

Special Education Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Rochester, NY. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. This role focuses on developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs, advocating for students, and ensuring specialized instruction increases academic achievement.

What you'll do

• Modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum
• Collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and IEPs
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners
• Collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze student work and ensure IEP compliance
• Gather academic growth data and write goals for IEP meetings
• Teach pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction
• Build positive relationships with students
• Partner with students’ families
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings
• Partner with grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

1-2 years experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

full-time

rochester ny

uncommon schools

education

special needs

teacher

ny

iep

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.