Middle School ICT Teacher

Middle School ICT Teacher Role Description

About Launch

Launch EL Charter School is part of a network of 14 EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) and NYC Outward Bound schools in New York City and is the NYC network’s first charter school. Launch prepares students in under-resourced communities to thrive in college and careers by providing a public education rooted in active learning and powerful character development.

As an EL Education school, we believe students should be judged not just by test performance but also by the quality of their work and the strength of their character . Our vision of student achievement has three dimensions: Mastery of Academic Skills and Content , High-Quality Work , and Character .

About the Role

Launch is seeking an ICT Teacher (special educator) who will co-teach in inclusive classrooms to support students with and without disabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a deep belief in equity, collaboration, differentiation , and inclusive instructional practices in math.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-teach 4 class sections per day using a co-teaching model (e.g., parallel teaching, team teaching, station teaching) that supports all learners.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with a general education teacher to plan and implement rigorous, engaging, and differentiated lessons aligned to the Common Core and EL Education model.
  
  
• Ensure students with IEPs have access to high-quality instruction, receive accommodations and modifications, and show growth toward grade-level standards.
  
  
• Track academic progress and behavior data for students with IEPs and contribute to progress reports.
  
  
• Maintain all IEP compliance responsibilities, including attending meetings, communicating with families, and documenting services.
  
  
• Use Launch’s Habits of Heart and Mind to model, teach, and support students’ character development.
• Participate in regular department meetings, data analysis, and professional development.
  
  
• Support schoolwide culture in common spaces and during assigned duties.

Candidate Traits

The ideal candidate:

• Embodies Launch’s Habits of Responsibility :
  
  
  • Integrity & Stewardship – Does what is right for the community and students.
    
    
  • Kindness & Collaboration – Builds inclusive and supportive relationships.
    
    
  • Imagination & Spirit – Brings optimism and creativity to challenges.
    
    
  • Dedication & Practice – Reflects, improves, and maximizes every minute.
    
    
• Believes that all students can succeed with the right supports.
  
  
• Creates a joyful, rigorous, and equitable learning environment.
  
  
• Collaborates well with others and takes feedback seriously.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities Grades 5–9 or Grades 7–12 (Preferred)
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Knowledge of special education law, IEP compliance, and inclusive practices
  
  
• Experience in urban public or charter school settings preferred
  
  

Compensation

Highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Full benefits package provided.

Launch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.