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Elementary Special Education Coordinator - Immediate Hire - Harlem Village Academies (New York, NY)
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Monday, February 18, 2013 9:00 PM
Education: 2+ years
Harlem Village Academies opened our first elementary schools in the fall of 2012. Our dream is to create a school that we would want our own children to attend — a school dedicated to higher level passionate learning, devoted to fostering outstanding character, and determined to nurture students who will make a positive contribution to society. We have created two such middle schools and a high school. Our entire Harlem Village Academies family is thrilled by the opportunity to offer this experience to Kindergarten children. BE A FOUNDING ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR AT HVAWHAT MAKES HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES DIFFERENT?At Harlem Village Academies, we know that excellent teachers are the most important element of excellent schools. Therefore, we have thoughtfully designed every aspect of our schools to support, develop, respect, and empower our teachers. We are people-driven, not program-driven — and the difference is profound. We serve children from low-performing school districts in Harlem, and the academic gains achieved by our students are among the highest in the country. Our middle schools performed among the top schools in the state and outperformed suburban Westchester County.RESPONSIBILITIES•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•Provide guidance to classroom teachers on differentiating instruction so that all students succeed•Develop effective assessments, lesson plans, materials•Analyze assessment data and use data to inform instruction and develop tutoring plans•Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards•Maintain close relationships with students’ familiesQUALIFICATIONS•Minimum two years full-time elementary classroom experience as a special education teacher, preferably in an urban setting•New York State SPED certification required•Experience with effectively addressing diverse special needs of elementary students•Experience teaching English as a Second Language/English Language Learners•Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students•Strong background in elementary literacy•Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm, strict, orderly classroom environment•Personal accountability for student achievement•A belief that all students can learn at a high level and should be held to high academic standards•The ability to communicate effectively with parents•The ability to work effectively with colleagues as a positive, professional member of a teamIf you are interested in finding out more, please review our website www.harlemvillageacademies.orgDO YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR REVOLUTIONARY TEAM?First, learn about us! Review our website (www.harlemvillageacademies.org) and consider whether Harlem Village Academies is the place for you. If it is, please apply through the Careers section of our website. Are you the needle in the haystack that we’re looking for?Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
Harlem Village Academies opened our first elementary schools in the fall of 2012. Our dream is to create a school that we would want our own children to attend — a school dedicated to higher level passionate learning, devoted to fostering outstanding character, and determined to nurture students who will make a positive contribution to society. We have created two such middle schools and a high school. Our entire Harlem Village Academies family is thrilled by the opportunity to offer this experience to Kindergarten children. BE A FOUNDING ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR AT HVAWHAT MAKES HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMIES DIFFERENT?At Harlem Village Academies, we know that excellent teachers are the most important element of excellent schools. Therefore, we have thoughtfully designed every aspect of our schools to support, develop, respect, and empower our teachers. We are people-driven, not program-driven — and the difference is profound. We serve children from low-performing school districts in Harlem, and the academic gains achieved by our students are among the highest in the country. Our middle schools performed among the top schools in the state and outperformed suburban Westchester County.RESPONSIBILITIES•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•Provide guidance to classroom teachers on differentiating instruction so that all students succeed•Develop effective assessments, lesson plans, materials•Analyze assessment data and use data to inform instruction and develop tutoring plans•Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards•Maintain close relationships with students’ familiesQUALIFICATIONS•Minimum two years full-time elementary classroom experience as a special education teacher, preferably in an urban setting•New York State SPED certification required•Experience with effectively addressing diverse special needs of elementary students•Experience teaching English as a Second Language/English Language Learners•Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students•Strong background in elementary literacy•Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm, strict, orderly classroom environment•Personal accountability for student achievement•A belief that all students can learn at a high level and should be held to high academic standards•The ability to communicate effectively with parents•The ability to work effectively with colleagues as a positive, professional member of a teamIf you are interested in finding out more, please review our website www.harlemvillageacademies.orgDO YOU WANT TO JOIN OUR REVOLUTIONARY TEAM?First, learn about us! Review our website (www.harlemvillageacademies.org) and consider whether Harlem Village Academies is the place for you. If it is, please apply through the Careers section of our website. Are you the needle in the haystack that we’re looking for?Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.
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