Middle School Learning Specialist, Math Focus

IDEAL School of Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending program

Health reimbursement account

Commuter benefits program

Paid family leave

Professional development opportunities

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a Middle School Learning Specialist with a Math focus to support diverse learners. This full-time role involves collaborating with educators to create accessible lesson plans and adapt teaching methods for students with varying abilities. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with Special Education designation and excellent communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, professional development opportunities, and a salary range of $65,000–85,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Lead classroom teaching experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant, hands-on teaching experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in student development and pedagogy for diverse learners.
• Collaborate to implement tiered lesson plans for all students.
• Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and families.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration skills

Understanding of differentiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree with Special Education designation

Master’s degree with Special Education or related designation

Job description

Middle School Learning Specialist, Math Focus

Location: 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004

Reports to: Middle School Head

Employment Type: Faculty; Full-time, Exempt

Projected Start Date: Late August 2026

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in student development and the pedagogy of education for typically developing students as well as those with special needs.
• Collaborate with the general education teacher to co‑plan and implement tiered lesson plans, ensuring that curriculum is accessible to all learners through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.
• Adapt and implement tiered lesson plans incorporating differentiated instructional methods and outcomes to engage and inspire students with varied abilities and learning styles.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Establish and enforce expectations for behavior and for maintaining harmony within the community.
• Partner with other educators, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies.
• Research and integrate contemporary and innovative curricula, texts, and technology into instruction.
• Contribute to CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews.
• Communicate regularly, via verbal and written communication, with all constituencies, including students, faculty, administration, and families.
• Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, school functions, and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate, and assigned.
• Meet deadlines for progress reports and other administrative tasks within a school setting.
• Contribute broadly and fully to the spirit and life of our students, community, and mission.
• Uphold the mission, philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures of IDEAL.
• Other duties: This description is not exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with Special Education designation.
• Lead classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with Special Education or related designation.
• Independent school experience preferred.
• 2‑3 years of relevant, hands‑on teaching experience preferred.
• Previous experience in an inclusive setting.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning.

Essential Qualities

• Appreciation for the school’s mission.
• A strong understanding of differentiation.
• The ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• A desire to make a difference in the school— to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school.

Benefits and Compensation

• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending program.
• Health reimbursement account.
• Commuter benefits program.
• Income protection via short and long‑term disability benefits.
• Paid family leave.
• Discount lunch options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution (waiting period applies).

Salary Range: $65,000‑85,000 (this represents the expected salary range for this position; salary will be determined based on education, experience, and other job‑related factors).

Equal Opportunity Employer The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all policies and procedures.