Special Education Teacher (Grades 5/6 ELA only)
- Buffalo, NY
- $40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Our school days runs for 6:50AM - 2:30PM (one day a week until 4:00 for planning)
- REACH is a family like atmosphere - we like to celebrate events together and often surprise our staff with lunches or tokens of our appreciation.
- We have a very competitive salary scale that pays the same or higher than most local districts. Our starting salary for a 1st year teacher with no prior experience is between $45,000 and it goes up from there aligned with years of prior experience if certified. If uncertified salary starts at $40,000.
- REACH pays 80% of health, dental and vision coverage. The Employee pays 20%
- REACH offers and pays 100% of Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- REACH participates in the NYS Teachers Retirement System
- REACH offer job sharing for expecting mothers
- REACH pays for all student and teacher supplies throughout the school year
- REACH offers 403B Plans
- Executes the mission of REACH Academy Charter School including high academic achievement, the application of critical thinking
- Believes that every child can and will achieve high academic standards and provide consistent support to students no matter how
- Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English;
- Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of REACH community;
- Commitment to equity and inclusion;
- Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs; * Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
- Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;
- Commitment to work and contribute to a team;
- Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
- Excellent attendance and punctuality; * A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
- Have a passion for Urban Education;
- Have knowledge of New York State Next Generation Standards;
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
- Prepare lesson plans that engage, stimulate and instruct students including small group center based instruction;
- Instruct students based on the REACH curriculum and utilize available instructional technologies in the classroom;
- Regularly evaluate student performance, and monitor for achievement of state standards;
- Act as a role model by making your students feel motivated while maintaining an approachable personality;
- Regularly communicate with parents and legal guardians regarding child's performance, track and record student progress and keep records up to date for progress reports and report card conferences;
- Provide a classroom management plan ensuring safety at all times;
- Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks;
- Implement all REACH routines and procedures with fidelity;
- Submit lesson plans and unit plans in a timely manner;
- Actively participate in all professional development and coaching sessions as well as weekly team planning;
- Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner;
- Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self-reflection on practices;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.