2026-2027 12:1 Teaching Position (Grades 5-8)

About the Role

The BRIDGE Teacher provides instruction, assessment, and program planning for identified special education scholars with primary learning disabilities, autism, speech-language impairments, and other health impairments in a self-contained setting at Neighborhood Charter School (NCS). The BRIDGE Program is designed to provide scholars with unique needs specialized support and interventions, ensuring all scholars achieve at the highest possible level in a positive and supportive environment with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

A collaborative team—including a special education teacher, speech and language pathologists, clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, and physical therapist—fosters enhanced support and intensive instruction to address diverse needs. The program delivers a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum that builds a solid educational foundation while developing social and emotional growth. Scholars experience instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, functional/life skills, social communication, and self-advocacy, with technology, art, and movement integrated to inspire creativity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach engaging lessons that follow NCS’ rigorous curriculum, providing fast-paced, stimulating instruction with a high level of differentiation.
• Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, reviewing scholar work, and implementing high-leverage instructional moves to ensure gains for all scholars.
• Identify the needs of scholars and develop individualized goals through formal and informal assessments.
• Employ various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to progress at accelerated rates, meet goals, and master concepts and skills.
• Solicit, welcome, and incorporate feedback to improve instructional practice.
• Maintain records of students' progress.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and behavior plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars.
• Confer, collaborate, and consult with teachers and staff regarding the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student, including IEP implementation and special educational services.
• Attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Develop strong relationships with families through frequent communication and assist parents in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations, and behavioral standards.
• Maintain a secure and effective learning environment with impeccable order, clear expectations, and routines.
• Participate in state-wide testing, including providing testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating the New York State Alternate Assessment.
• Develop and maintain a room environment that is clean, organized, and student-centered.
• Instruct and direct assigned paraeducators and instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services.
• Participate actively in weekly Case Conference meetings and grade-level team planning meetings to assist with lesson differentiation, accommodations, and modifications as needed.
• Reflect on progress as an educator and seek professional resources to continuously improve practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or their designees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Certification in one of the following: New York State Elementary, Special Education, eligible out-of-state certification, or willingness to work toward permanent certification (required; certification pathway support offered).
• Two years of teaching experience in an urban setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of students with disabilities, specifically autistic students (preferred).

Pay

Salary range: $73,500–$95,000.