The Renaissance Charter School
Middle School – ELA / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Integrated Co-Teaching/small group reading support)
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Compensation: The Renaissance Charter School offers a competitive salary and benefits package. As a UFT-unionized charter school, we follow the salary schedules of the New York City Public School system and offer City and Union medical benefits, health and welfare benefits, and pension.
Who We Are
“Developing the Leaders for the Renaissance of New York”
Renaissance is based on the conviction that a change in the destiny of a single individual can lead to a change in the destiny of a community, nation, and ultimately humankind. Its mission as a PK-12 school is to foster educated, responsible, and humanistic young leaders who will spark a renaissance in New York through their own personal growth. Its graduates will be global citizens with an abiding respect for peace, human rights, the environment, and sustainable development.
In a small, village-like setting, Renaissance provides a supportive environment. Staff and parents work together to develop student's academic and leadership skills. Teachers collaborate on developing integrated subject matter, innovative approaches to learning, and improved practice. For more information about The Renaissance Schools’ mission, model, and programs, please visit us at https://rencharters.org
Who You Are
● You are excited by our mission and dedicated to supporting the success of all students academically and social-emotionally
● You are passionate about teaching English Language Arts and diverse student populations
● You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
● You are committed to continuous learning through professional development and reflective practice
● You are knowledgeable about the Common Core and NY State Next Generation Learning Standards or willing to learn
● You want to work in a community where teachers, administrators, and staff collaborate and practice meaningful shared decision-making
● Meet expectations including punctuality and professionalism in conversation and in writing
● You have a Master’s Degree or are pursuing a Master’s in Education
● New York State teaching certification required. TRCS will consider candidates that are either (a) already fully certified at the time of application or (b) on track to become fully certified by the first day of employment. New York State Special Education & ELA certification is preferred.
Classroom Responsibilities
● Actively engage with the Renaissance community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals
● Establish and maintain positive relationships and constructive interactions with students, families, colleagues, and administration
● Create and maintain an engaging and organized physical classroom environment, making learning accessible to all students
● Maximize instruction, safe, and disciplined learning environment in which classrooms values, teaching points, process charts, and student work are clearly displayed
● Uphold all school policies within the classroom
● Model strong written and verbal skills
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments
● Collaborate with cluster team and coordinators to create rich, integrated units of study
● Full participate in cluster-level team and curricular planning meetings
● Adhere to grade-level pacing calendars
● Use lesson plans to help drive instruction
● Submit necessary curriculum documents (e.g. curriculum maps, lesson plans) as requested
● Differentiate instruction in meaningful ways to support student learning
● Engage in a variety of co-teaching models
● Collaborate regularly with one or more co-teachers to plan specially designed instruction (SDI) to help meet the needs of all students
● Understand and implement interventions, including those involving foundational reading skills, recommended for students as outlined by an IEP, Response-to-Intervention teams, or the counseling department
● Understand and implement interventions for Multi-language and English-language learners
● Maintain organized records of anecdotal notes and assessments
● Meet expectations for IEP progress monitoring and reporting in a timely manner
● Administer formal and informal assessments throughout the school year
● Use assessment data to modify unit plans, inform groupings, and support student referrals
● Use assessment data to track progress toward IEP goals and meet the needs of all learners
Parent and Family Engagement
● Establish and maintain ongoing positive relationships with families
● Appropriately give and receive feedback to/from students, parents, staff, and administration
● Keep families well-informed of student performance and progress
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Education:
License/Certification:
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
- English Language Arts (7-12) Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
