2024-2025 High School Special Education History Teacher

Date Posted	April 04, 2024
Industry	K-12: Charter Schools
Certification Needed
Job Status	Not Specified
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

The Opportunity

Harlem Village Academies is a community of educators working to build an urban school district based on the ideals and tenets of progressive education. HVA is the demonstration site for the Deeper Learning Institute.

Harlem Village Academies High, the only IB Diploma Programme school in Harlem, is seeking engaging and experienced applicants to teach in the school’s expanding IB For All program. Every student at HVAH is on-track to participate in five or more IB classes, as we work to prepare all our Juniors and Seniors to become full-IB diploma candidates. Join this experienced and successful IB team!

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach highly engaging and academically rigorous history curriculum and lessons aligned with HVA's standards and progressive pedagogical philosophy

• Communicate regularly with the Center for Special Education regarding special education students’ needs

• Write and update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• Refer students for initial and repeat evaluations

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent special education laws and policies

• Inspire students to hold themselves to high standards of academics and character

• Invest several hours per week in professional learning, including personalized instructional coaching, co-planning, department meetings, grade level meetings, and other learning work

• Build strong, lasting relationships with students, inspiring them to hold themselves to a high standard of academics and character

• Establish and uphold classroom expectations that support students to develop increased agency, responsible autonomy, and ownership over learning

• Analyze assessment data and use it to inform your instruction

• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards

• Maintain close relationships with families through phone calls and conferences

• Contribute to the school community by attending school events and leading a club, reading group, athletic team, or other initiative

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant teaching experience required, 5+ years of teaching experience preferred

• Experience with, or knowledge of, history curriculum required

• A commitment to developing progressive pedagogy is essential

• Strong track record of student achievement in past teaching

• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe, supported, and challenged to engage deeply in meaningful work

• Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement

• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $107,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision and values of Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.