Special Education Teacher

At Brooklyn Lab, inclusion isn't a checkbox — it's a core commitment. We're a small, close-knit school community where every scholar is known by name, and our educators are the reason students gain two to three years of academic growth on average.

We're looking for an exemplary Special Education teacher who brings both rigor and deep care to their practice. You'll deliver Common Core-aligned instruction, manage IEP meetings with accuracy and consistency, support students' social-emotional development through advisory, and champion the "inclusion for all" model through differentiation and small group instruction.

More specifically, in this role you will:

• 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

What we're looking for:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in General Education or Special Education (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Certification to teach in New York State or 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
• Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
• 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 subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.

If you're an educator who believes every student deserves access to a rigorous, college-prep education — and you have the skills to make that real — we'd love to hear from you. Apply through Brooklyn Lab's careers page by clicking here.