Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION:
UD Team teachers are enthusiastic and innovative educators who are empowered to foster a student-paced, competency-based learning environment. They are driven by the goal of ensuring high academic achievement and possess the adaptability, leadership skills, and profound understanding necessary to meet the diverse needs of at-risk students. Their commitment to each student's individual journey reflects in the tools and strategies they provide to help students navigate challenges and excel.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a unique network of sports-based high schools focused on supporting over-aged, under-credited youth. We integrate a solid academic curriculum with sports-focused youth development, preparing our graduates for further education and the workforce through the acquisition of essential skills.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Co-teach five engaging 55-minute classes.
• Collaborate within an Inclusive Co-Teaching (ICT) framework.
• Utilize the SDI framework to effectively support students with special needs.
• Implement restorative practices and school-wide PBIS to manage student behavior.
• Act as a case manager, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized learning plans.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, setting achievable goals for continued improvement.
• Formulate and maintain Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with special education regulations.
• Design and manage Behavior Intervention Plans tailored to student needs.
• Participate in IEP discussions, grade-level collaborations, and school events.
• Regularly analyze student data using an electronic management system to optimize learning.
• Engage in a 3-week summer orientation and professional development program.
• Contribute to broader school functions, including mentoring staff and participating in committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• New York State Certification necessary.
• Open to both novice and experienced educators.
• Experience in a Transfer School is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Google Applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of SESIS is a plus.
• Able to design multi-tiered classroom structures and behavioral plans for diverse disabilities (ED, LD, OHI, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality work.
• Aligned with UD Team's mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication.
• Dedicated to using restorative practices and a strength-based approach in addressing student challenges.
• Effective working as part of a team and independently.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a great sense of humor.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Compensation: $70,969 - $114,450 Annually, based on experience and education.
Benefits: Urban Dove provides a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits with employer matching; generous paid time off; paid parental leave; and wellness resources.
OUR MISSION:
Urban Dove inspires, educates, and empowers youth through a network of UD Team Charter Schools for over-age/under-credited high school students. Our innovative model employs sports, teamwork, restorative practices, and mentoring to cultivate a culture of high expectations and shared accountability. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication, we help our students become confident young adults prepared to realize their full potential.
OUR VISION:
Urban Dove envisions a world in which all children receive the high-quality education and support they need. Through our commitment to education, we empower young people with the critical skills necessary to become economically, socially, and emotionally independent individuals capable of contributing to a more just and equitable society.
EEOC:
Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Compensation details: $70,969 - $114,450 Yearly Salary