Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher (SY 26-27)
About The Position
Explore Schools is hiring an in-person Upper Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Brooklyn, New York. The teacher will provide data-driven, differentiated, and specialized instruction to students with disabilities, including students with IEPs, and help them meet rigorous academic standards and individual IEP goals. The role includes small-group instruction and/or co-teaching, collaboration with grade-level teams and families, participation in MTSS and professional learning structures, and maintaining special education compliance. The teacher will also support a safe, inclusive classroom culture and participate in student supervision and school activities. The standard work week is 45 hours, and the position is exempt from overtime. In-person work is required, though staff may choose their work location during non-student hours 1–3 days per week when possible.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Classroom teaching experience.
- Experience teaching diverse learners, including students with IEPs in grades K–5.
- Ability to provide targeted, data-driven, individualized instruction.
- Ability to build student relationships and use classroom management strategies that promote safety and inclusion.
- Ability to clearly and precisely present new content and lead inquiry-based class discussions.
- Ability to adapt scripted curriculum.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Dedication to working in historically underserved and under-resourced communities.
- Commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues.
- Demonstrated intentionality in achieving results and improving practice and student outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of classroom teaching experience.
- New York State Teaching Certification.
- Special Education Certification.
- Master’s Degree in Education.
Responsibilities
- Provide targeted small-group instruction throughout the day and/or co-teach.
- Use instructional, management, and assessment strategies that meet students’ varied needs.
- Provide direct services to help students achieve their IEP goals.
- Collaborate and consult with grade-level teams across content areas to support all learners.
- Plan and deliver differentiated, universally designed instruction so students can meet rigorous academic standards.
- Participate in MTSS structures.
- Maintain compliance for students on the caseload, including participating in IEP meetings, writing IEPs, monitoring progress, and communicating with families about student performance.
- Use the Responsive Classroom approach, including morning meetings, teacher language, and interactive modeling, to cultivate a positive classroom culture.
- Attend and actively participate in PLCs, grade-level meetings, professional development sessions, and other meetings.
- Assist with non-instructional student supervision, including arrival and dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, and extracurricular activities.
- Engage in identity work and conversations intended to dismantle white supremacy culture.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and additional compensation opportunities, including stipends for additional time worked and leadership opportunities, and additional pay for specialized certifications.
- Benefits plan covering up to 95% of costs for employees and their families.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Flexible spending account options.
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
- Professional development and continuing education scholarships.
- Referral bonuses.
- Employee assistance program.
- Childcare assistance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
- Weekly professional development, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching.
- Scholarship funds for qualifying role-relevant New York State certification costs, higher education tuition, and professional development.
- Flexible work location during non-student hours 1–3 days a week when possible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
