Special Education Teacher: Data-Driven & Collaborative

brooklynlaboratoryschool; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,289 - 104,578; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Brooklyn Lab Schools is seeking an exemplary Special Education Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction for adolescents with diverse needs. The role emphasizes inclusion, family collaboration, and data-driven planning to support college readiness and equitable outcomes.

A Brooklyn Lab teacher designs lessons, uses data to inform instruction, and provides timely feedback to ensure growth. Certification in Special Education and ESL support are preferred, with a strong commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in General Education and/or Special Education; Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred.
• Certification to teach in New York State.
• At least two years of experience working with students; experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred.
• A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator.
• 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.
• Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in Special Education and/or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, in addition to the specific subject they will teach.

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

Skills

Team collaboration

Data-informed instruction

Inclusion practices

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in General Education and/or Special Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education preferred

Job description

Brooklyn Lab Schools is seeking an exemplary Special Education Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction for adolescents with diverse needs. The role emphasizes inclusion, family collaboration, and data-driven planning to support college readiness and equitable outcomes.

A Brooklyn Lab teacher designs lessons, uses data to inform instruction, and provides timely feedback to ensure growth. Certification in Special Education and ESL support are preferred, with a strong commitment