High School NJ CERTIFIED Special Education Teacher Trenton, NJ

High School NJ CERTIFIED Special Education Teacher

ABOUT ACHIEVERS:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training
. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace
.

ACHIEVERS FIT:

• Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented in a growing environment
• Evidence of self‑motivation, initiative, and willingness to be a team player
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge to dramatically increase student achievement
• Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
• Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and data, coupled with a deep commitment to data‑driven decision making
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and passion for the belief that "I’m all in!"
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset‑based thinking

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Achievers Early College Prep is excited to grow a team of high school teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration. Teachers in this position will be able to:

• Collaborate with teachers and the child study team to provide an integrated plan for developing student capacities
• Utilize differentiation and scaffolding to facilitate progress toward IEP goals
• Experience comfort with online applications to enhance learning
• Design and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress toward academic standards
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Be receptive to weekly coaching and committed to growing and strengthening practice
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Implement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understanding
• Hold accountability for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Be familiar with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platforms
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Essential

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching experience in high school with an underserved population
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification completed