Special Education Teacher (Elementary, Grades K-5) - AY 2025-26

Job Description

Job Description

About Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem :

The mission of the school is to prepare K-5 students living in and around Central Harlem for matriculation to outstanding public, private and parochial middle and high schools by nurturing their intellectual, emotional, artistic and social development. The school is accomplishing this by offering a rigorous and challenging academic curricula taught by a highly-prepared and committed cadre of professional educators. Beginning in kindergarten, we prepare our students for college and a lifetime of achievement, honor and service. Sisulu-Walker is achieving this in a small and supportive learning environment that sets high expectations for all of our students and encourages strong parental and community involvement.

Position Overview :

The Sisulu-Walker Charter School of Harlem Special Education Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom / instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

NOTE : THIS POSITION IS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26 . Employment / Pre-service will take place during Summer 2025.

Responsibilities and Duties (including, but not limited to) :

Instructional Planning

• Provide direct special education services to students according to the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs
• Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal
• Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics, and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Complete all annual reviews and behavior intervention plans required by Federal and State mandates
• Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEP’s

I nstructional Delivery

Student Assessment

Learning Environment

Extracurricular Activities

Student Support and School Culture

Academic and Certification Qualifications :

Work Experience and Skills :

Personal Qualities and Behavioral Traits :

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