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Special Education Teacher, L.E.A.F. Program

JobID: 30721

Position Type:
  High School/Special Education


Date Posted:
  3/25/2025


Location:
  Newark Charter High School


Date Available:
  TBD


District:
  Newark Charter School
  Employment Opportunity at Newark Charter

Special Education Teacher, L.E.A.F. Program

Newark Charter proudly offers a robust continuum of services and supports designed to promote high levels of student effort, achievement, and decorum in line with our mission. Learners served within our L.E.A.F. (Learning Educational and Academic Foundations) program require individualized instruction within a small group setting to develop their academic, social, emotional, communication, self-help, and independent living skills. The High School L.E.A.F. teacher will serve an integral role in developing and implementing the L.E.A.F. program at the high school by:
• Providing individualized instruction aligned to alternate achievement and/or grade level standards to a small group of learners with diverse and complex needs.
• Supporting and collaborating with general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to adapt instruction and modify curriculum to meet students’ needs.
• Writing and managing goals for individualized education plans.
• Collecting and analyzing data to promote meaningful progress.
• Establishing and maintaining trusting and professional relationships with students and parents.

School Building: High School

Reports to: Building Principal

Terms of Employment: 10-month Position

Salary: Commensurate with degree level and experience

Minimum Qualifications:
• Certification:
  • Holds (or is eligible to hold) certificate for Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Disabilities OR
  • Has a K-12 Special Education certificate and is willing to take 15 credits of coursework to be eligible for certification as a Teacher of Students with Autism or Severe Disabilities.
• Experience working with students with Autism and/or other complex disabilities

Professional Expectations:
• Execute the mission and vision of Newark Charter School through expectations, beliefs, instructional delivery, curricular fidelity, engagement in school community and through parental engagement.
• Act ethically and professionally, as well as, promote a culture of excellence with high expectations for all students and community members.
• Dedicate actions to the belief that all students can learn when they are challenged, supported, respected and motivated.
• Employ a variety of evidenced-based instructional strategies that are culturally responsive.
• Commit to a collaborative professional community focused to ensure delivery of the NCS academic program and use of high quality instructional materials resulting in high levels of academic achievement.
• Deliver an instructional program that is multifaceted to accommodate different learning styles, different levels of social and intellectual maturity, and different degrees of academic interest and achievement.
• Motivate and build relationships with students and parents to promote student achievement and strengthen community partnerships.
• Develop and deliver programming and instruction that is individualized to a variety of student needs and is grounded in high expectations for all students.
• Engage in professional learning and be committed to continual growth and improvement as an educator.
• Prioritize parental engagement in the instructional program and as partners to ensure the academic success of all students. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Establish and maintain high standards of student behavior and classroom management, including implementation of positive behavior support plans.
• Contribute to the school community outside of the instructional program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Standard Requirements: Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment

Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply via JoinDESchools. Cover letter and resume are required. Letters of recommendation/references upon request. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as received until the position is filled.

Newark Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, homeless or foster care status, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, military status, status as a veteran, or age in its programs or activities. Persons having civil rights inquiries may contact the Head of School.




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