Lower School (1-5) Teacher — 2026 - 2027 School Year

2 openings available. The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — in grades 1-12. We offer a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

About the role

We are looking for a confident Lower School (1-5) Teacher trained and experienced in working with gifted and/or special needs students to join our team on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a dynamic, inquiry-based history curriculum that integrates multiple perspectives and historical thinking skills.
• Differentiate lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs, including giftedness and learning disabilities.
• Use primary sources, multimedia, and experiential learning to engage students in historical analysis.
• Foster students’ critical thinking, research, and writing skills through discussion, debate, and project-based learning.
• Integrate themes of identity, justice, and ethical decision-making in historical study.
• Collaborate with special education teachers and other faculty to provide individualized support and accommodations.
• Proactively identify and work toward resolving student learning challenges, including integration of appropriate staff partners (school psychologists, reading and writing specialists, OT, SLP, college counselor, and school leadership).
• Work cross-collaboratively to ensure literacy skills are aligned across content areas.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Implement classroom supports for Tier I intervention, including restorative approaches to behavior, positive behavioral supports, and social-emotional learning.
• Provide meaningful feedback on student work and consistently communicate progress to families and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and contribute to IEP and 504 Plan meetings as needed.
• Stay current with best practices for teaching twice-exceptional students and participate in professional development.
• Participate wholeheartedly in all school and grade meetings, and in opportunities for professional development.
• Write progress reports (narrative and numerical) for all Lower School students, and participate in twice-yearly parent/family-teacher conferences.
• Advisory responsibilities for seven to eight students in a co-led homeroom class.
• Willingness to support with additional tasks or committees as requested by leadership.

Requirements

• NY State teaching certification.
• Master's degree with a major in Education.
• Minimum of three years of lead-teaching experience.
• Experience leading Orton-Gillingham-based literacy intervention (Wilson Reading, Fundations).
• Experience working with students with learning differences or gifted education needs.
• Experience reading and interpreting Neuropsychological Evaluations and/or IEPs.
• Proficiency with classroom technologies, online learning platforms, and Google Suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa now or in the future.

Qualifications & Skills

• Authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners.
• Experience working in gifted and special needs learning spaces, with deep knowledge and passion for their area(s) of specialty.
• Grounded in an understanding of progressive, inquiry-based education.
• Experience with or a desire to teach in a setting that honors the competence, independence, and promise of children.
• Creative designer of learning experiences who leverages student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools.
• Experience teaching gifted and twice-exceptional students.
• Deep knowledge of historical inquiry, historiography, and research-based instruction.
• Strong ability to differentiate instruction for a variety of learning needs.
• Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Commitment to student-centered and inquiry-based learning.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Facing History and Ourselves curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Background in progressive, project-based, or discussion-based education (We use PBLworks.com).
• Training in executive functioning and social-emotional learning strategies.
• Expertise in integrating technology with teaching and learning.

About The Lang School

The Lang School offers a child-centered, empirically-validated, STEM- and STEAM-driven education for high potential, gifted, and twice-exceptional (2e) learners in grades K-12. At Lang, students thrive — often for the first time — learning at their level with ability and affinity peers in small classes of no more than 12 students. Our rigorous, standards-based academics evolve to challenge students as they grow and develop commitment and independence. Our Talent Development program inspires passions, creativity, and a sense of purpose, and our integrated and 1:1 supports address academic challenges, self-regulation, and social-emotional learning. We are a progressive school that incubates tomorrow’s thought leaders and innovators.

Pay

$70,000 - $100,000

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• 401k matching options.
• Ample professional development opportunities.