2026-2027 Elementary School Learning Specialist Jamaica New York Apply Now
Elementary Learning Specialist Jamaica Mission Statement
The Growing Up Green Charter School (GUGCS) supports children to be conscious contributing members of their community through a rigorous anti-racist anti-bias curriculum and an engaging green culture. Graduates of GUGCS will be prepared to attend high-performing schools where their interdisciplinary academic foundation, knowledge of sustainability, and strong sense of self set them apart as leaders and social justice advocates of the future.
Instructional Responsibilities
Provide literacy and math small group instruction to students mandated for Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) as well as intervention support for students identified as at-risk.
Utilize a variety of specialized curricula to develop a long-term scope & sequence in order to ensure students are progressing towards their individualized learning goals.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and related service providers in order to align and differentiate instruction.
Participate in weekly RTI committee meetings to develop academic and socio-emotional strategies and interventions for struggling students.
Support classroom teachers in implementing intervention plans as well as monitoring and documenting student progress.
Prepare documentation of students current academic performance in preparation for IEP meetings.
Administer regular assessment of student IEP goals and complete IEP goal progress reports on a quarterly basis.
Develop individualized SMART goals for student IEPs.
Develop weekly lesson plans to help drive instruction in a clear manner.
School-Wide Responsibilities
Utilize the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline and community-building.
Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships and communication with families.
Actively participate in the school community through weekly staff meetings, PD opportunities, department meetings, and school events.
Work with an instructional coach on improving teaching practices throughout the year.
Respond productively to ongoing year-round professional feedback.
Demonstrate commitment to working with diverse populations of families and students, including those at-risk.
Perform other school-wide responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong commitment to Growing Up Green Charter Schools mission and values.
Strong commitment to a multi-sensory teaching approach.
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers.
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in scheduling changes to meet all student needs.
Experience in environmental education is a plus.
Experience with technology integration.
Excellent organizational skills.
Starting salary is $62,902. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience as a lead teacher in a K-12 setting and levels of attained education and/or certification.
Education
Bachelors Degree required.
Masters Degree preferred.
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability required.
At least two-year experience teaching students in elementary school grades.
Required Certificates & Licenses
NY Teaching certification.
Teaching Certificate in Students with Disability required.
NYC DOE Fingerprinting & Background Clearance.