Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Bronx, NY

Compensation: $67,000 - $89,798 (commensurate with experience)

Who We Are

Public Prep Academies are single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK dedicated to academic excellence and whole-child development. We combine rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, fostering strong partnerships between families and staff to create a supportive, community-focused environment.Our commitment extends to investing in our educators, offering tailored professional development, coaching, and feedback cycles to promote growth, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. At Public Prep, we cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and high-achieving culture for both scholars and staff.

Why Join Public Prep?

• Growth Opportunities: Individualized professional development, coaching, and collaboration.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Create engaging lessons, foster strong relationships, and make a lasting impact on scholars and families.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, loan forgiveness programs, and more.

Primary Function & Position Overview

As an educator at Public Prep Academies we encourage our students to build independence as learners. We fully support the development of our educators to broaden their interpretation of culturally and linguistically diverse students’ learning behaviors. Special Education Teachers work alongside General Education Teachers in Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classrooms in equal partnership to consistently plan for, monitor the progress of, and be held accountable for the academic success of every scholar in their class. Teaching pairs use a variety of co-teaching models to provide high-quality instruction. 

Special Education Teachers meet regularly with their grade team members and other collaborators such as Assistant Principals, Academic Deans, Student Services Coordinators, Interventionists, members of the Student and Family Affairs team, and any third-party service providers in order to address all students’ access to the curriculum and learning goals. 

The Instructional Leadership Team supports Special Education Teachers in maximizing their performance and that of their students. Lead Teachers receive frequent feedback and observation, coaching cycles, and professional development based on the Charlotte Danielson framework for teaching. 

Special Education Teachers establish families as partners through annual student home visits, participation in regular school events, and frequent communications about curriculum, academic progress, and behavior. They work closely with the Student and Family Affairs Team to support this work. 

Special Education Teachers may be assigned to teach any grade level or content area at the assigned school, including interventions. Teaching assignments are at the discretion of the Principal, Assistant Principals and/or Academic Deans.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively plan and deliver high-quality instruction in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Use data-driven and social-emotional practices to foster engagement and academic growth.
• Build a safe and inclusive environment that encourages student voice, high expectations, and restorative practices.
• Partner with families through consistent communication, support, and authentic engagement in student learning.
• Engage in reflective practices, professional development, and collaboration with colleagues to continuously improve teaching effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• New York State Dual Certification in Special Education and General Education, preferred.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated success in teaching, ideally in an Integrated Co-Teaching setting or high-performing urban schools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to serving diverse student populations.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Student with Disabilities Certification Required

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, vision, & 403b Retirement Plan benefits available.