High School Special Education Teacher

Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School•New York, NY

8d•$67,789 - $104,578

About The Position

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers 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 collaboratively 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. We have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels. At Brooklyn Lab, special education teachers play a critical role in ensuring that every scholar is known, challenged, and supported to reach their fullest potential. We believe deeply in inclusion for all and in the power of rigorous, joyful instruction to open doors to college and beyond. To help bring this vision to life, we are seeking an exemplary special education teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality, standards-aligned instruction, committed to meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of students, and excited to collaborate closely with families, colleagues, and support teams to drive meaningful outcomes for scholars.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in the subject area to be taught (Master’s Degree preferred)
Certification to teach in New York State or a willingness to become certified
A proven record of academic achievement, as a student and an educator
At least two 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

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to their subject area, to provide extra support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction utilizing rigorous lessons aligned with the Common Core
Commit to internalizing the provided curriculum to prepare every student for high school graduation and success in a four-year college or university
Facilitate student learning and differentiation, and embody our ‘inclusion for all’ model by utilizing differentiation and small group instruction to get results
Prepare all materials for holding IEP meetings by ensuring consistent communication with the CSE and family, accurate documentation, and regular monitoring of goals
Utilize formative and summative assessments to inform and improve instruction
Lead and own the results of advisories that target the social-emotional needs of our scholars