Associate Director of Special Education

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School•New York, NY

6d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Working at Brooklyn Lab is unlike working in a traditional school environment. Our educators know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard. Our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across teams and content, engage in weekly professional development, receive individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education. We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning. We are an unapologetically college preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. To that end, we have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels. The Associate Director of Special Education at Brooklyn Lab plays a vital role in advancing the success and equity of the school community by driving the implementation and daily excellence of Brooklyn Lab Charter Schools’ special education program. Reporting to the Director of Special Education, this position ensures strong IEP compliance, leads high-quality case management, supports and develops staff, and builds meaningful, collaborative relationships with families. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced special education educator or case manager to deepen their impact, shape systems that directly support students, and continue growing toward senior leadership.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education
A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator
At least four years of experience working with students
Commitment to LAB’s mission and vision for excellence
A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care
NY State certification is required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee a caseload of students with IEPs and ensure all services, accommodations, and mandates are implemented with fidelity.
Monitor IEP timelines, evaluations, service delivery, and documentation to ensure compliance with IDEA and NYSED requirements.
Support and participate in CSE meetings, including preparation of documentation and follow-up actions.
Support special education teachers, case managers, and related service providers with IEP implementation and instructional planning.
Model strong case management practices and provide informal coaching to less-experienced staff.
Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and accommodations.
Track service delivery, progress monitoring data, and compliance metrics.
Use student data to identify trends and flag concerns to the Director of Special Education.
Support school leaders in responding to audits or compliance reviews.
Serve as a consistent point of contact for families regarding special education services.
Support families in understanding IEPs, services, and school processes.
Address concerns collaboratively and escalate complex issues to senior leadership as needed.
Support the implementation of Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Collaborate with deans, social workers, and counselors to support students with disabilities.
Assist with crisis response in accordance with established school protocols.