Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Middle School Special Education Teacher specializing in Math and Science within an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and empower students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities such as autism and developmental disabilities. As a key member of our educational team, you will develop engaging curricula, implement individualized education plans (IEPs), and foster an inclusive classroom atmosphere that promotes academic growth, behavioral success, and social-emotional development. Your energetic approach and commitment to educational excellence will help shape a positive learning experience for every student.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver specialized math and science lessons tailored to diverse learning styles, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational regulations.
- Collaborate effectively with co-teachers, therapists, specialists, and families to develop, implement, and review IEPs that meet each student’s unique needs.
- Manage classroom behavior using evidence-based strategies and behavior management techniques for students with disabilities.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate various learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Utilize learning technology and instructional tools to enhance lesson engagement, facilitate differentiated instruction, and support literacy education alongside math/science instruction.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, including standardized testing preparations, progress monitoring, and formative evaluations to inform instruction.
- Maintain detailed documentation of student progress, behavior interventions, IEP implementation, and compliance with special education law.
- Engage in regular teacher collaboration sessions for lesson planning, curriculum development, and sharing best practices in special education.
- Provide tutoring and academic advising tailored to individual student goals while fostering a supportive classroom environment that encourages independence.
Qualifications
- Degree in Special Education, Education, or related field
- Valid teaching certification/license in special education
- Proven classroom experience working with students with disabilities
- Strong knowledge of curriculum development for diverse learners, including designing specialized curricula aligned with IEP goals.
- Experience in IEP development/implementation
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with colleagues, families, therapists, and administrators.
- Proficiency in learning technology tools, lesson planning software, and educational assessment methods.
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies based on individual learning styles while maintaining high standards of educational excellence.
Join us in creating an inspiring educational environment where every student can thrive! This paid position offers the chance to make a meaningful difference through innovative teaching practices rooted in compassion and expertise.
MS 915/Bridges is a diverse middle school in downtown Brooklyn, serving students from across District 13. MS 915 is a learning community dedicated to honoring the potential of middle school students and to supporting each student’s growth, to exploration and creativity, to academic and personal excellence, and to social progress, engagement, and justice. We are committed to the intellectual, artistic, moral, emotional, social, and physical development of each student, and we value each other as thoughtful co-creators of a vibrant, interdependent community.
Please learn more about our school on our website, . We have approximately 340 students, ICT, and a full array of special education services, and are proud to host a D75 shared instruction program. Our students engage in multi-disciplinary intensives called Explorations twice a year, where they explore questions such as “Can art change the world?” and “Is our relationship with animals ethical?” Above all, we strive to be a loving community where middle school students can grow and thrive.
We seek collegial, passionate teachers who are committed to teaching adolescents with culturally-sustaining pedagogy in an engaging, creative environment. Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Principal Danielle Scott at and Assistant Principal Emily Phillips at . We hope you’ll consider applying to our school!
More info:
ABOUT US: We are a small, progressive middle school (340 students) in District 13. Two years ago, we moved to a beautiful, newly built building in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. We proudly serve a diverse student body, and that diversity is a point of celebration for us. We are committed to practices, and every teacher leads an Advisory. We have a unique program called Explorations where students pause their normal schedule to engage in a deep, interdisciplinary research project to answer an essential question. Parents come to an expo to view and celebrate student projects. Read more about us on our .
ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION AT BRIDGES: We are committed to excellent special education services. We have two ICT classes on each grade level, two self-contained classes, and a D75 inclusion program. We departmentalize our teachers as much as possible into Humanities and STEM subject specialties.
CURRICULUM: Math: Illustrative Math (IM), Science: Amplify, ELA: Expeditionary Learning (EL), Social Studies: Passport
COMMUTE: We are located in downtown Brooklyn, right behind the Barclays Center. Our subway is Atlantic Center, with almost every train hubbing through there. Additionally, the G and C and the LIRR are also nearby. Please note that we do not have any parking.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
