Special Education Teacher; SY

Special Education Teacher (SY 26‑27)

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Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking dynamic, mission‑aligned educators to join our team as a Special Education Teacher for the 2026‑27 academic year.

Our Special Education Teachers are an integral part of our school‑based instructional team and report to the School Director(s), with regular coaching and support from our instructional coaches and Academic Deans.

• Demonstrate solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter.
• Establish, communicate, and demand high expectations for student learning and quality of work.
• Use a multitude of instructional strategies and activities that are academically rigorous and highly engaging.
• Execute detailed lesson plans mapped to a year‑long academic plan to address learning needs.
• Constantly work to respond to the students’ learning needs.
• Consistently send the message that this work is important, that the student can do it, and that you will not give up on a student.

• Track and analyze student data to identify student learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals for student progress.
• Plan and implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with the School Director and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data.
• Build relationships with students that demonstrate an open concern and a sense of responsibility for students’ academic and personal growth.
• Maintain an efficient, respectful and positive tone in your classroom.
• Utilize time to maximize student learning and communicate a constant, tangible sense of urgency.
• Ensure that all students are on task at all times during a lesson.
• Clearly enforce and emphasize school rules, values and expectations.
• Supervise students during lunch and transition periods.

• Utilize your skills, talents, and effort to contribute to student and school success.
• Independently assume additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrate leadership.
• Make frequent phone calls, keep parents informed of successes and struggles.
• Maintain an orderly school culture.
• Other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the school.

• Relentless work ethic.
• Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful.
• Bachelor’s degree from a competitive college or university. GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification.
• Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth.
• Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting strongly preferred.
• Extremely strong classroom management abilities.
• Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification.
• Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development is strongly preferred.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax‑exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services for staff and their dependents via top‑rated therapy app.
• Pre‑tax state pension plan benefit with additional options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre‑tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via Vital Check Wellness platform.

The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high‑performing, innovative charter public school in Newark, NJ, serving students from Pre‑K to 12th grade on campuses across the city. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond.

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