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About the Role

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Learning Specialist, with a focus on Math and Sciences, for a full-time position starting in August 2026. This role involves teaching Science as part of an integrated co-teaching team and independently leading Math class sections, inspiring students in an inclusive and nurturing learning community.

Responsibilities

• Partner in an integrated co-teaching model to co-plan, co-teach, and facilitate accessible, hands-on Science instruction and lab activities
• Independently plan, deliver, and manage instruction for assigned Math sections, ensuring full differentiation and support for a range of math learners
• Apply expertise in student development and the pedagogy of education for typically developing students as well as those with special needs
• Adapt and implement tiered lesson plans incorporating differentiated instructional methods and outcomes to engage and inspire students with varied abilities and learning styles through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students
• Establish and enforce expectations for behavior and for maintaining harmony within the community
• Partner with other educators, therapists, and additional professionals on the implementation of support strategies
• Research and integrate contemporary and innovative curricula, texts, and technology into instruction
• Contribute to CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews
• Communicate regularly, via verbal and written communication, with all constituencies, including students, faculty, administration, and families
• Attend and participate in weekly faculty meetings, team meetings, committee meetings, school functions, and professional development activities during and after school hours as needed, appropriate, and assigned
• Meet deadlines for progress reports and other administrative tasks within a school setting
• Contribute broadly and fully to the spirit and life of our students, community, and mission
• Uphold the mission, philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures of IDEAL

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with Special Education Designation
• Lead classroom teaching experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Master’s degree, with Special Education or related designation
• Special Education designation and/or experience preferred
• Independent school experience preferred
• 2-3 years of relevant, hands-on teaching experience preferred
• Previous experience in an inclusive setting
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning
• Appreciation for the school’s mission
• A strong understanding of differentiation
• The ability to collaborate as a part of a team
• A desire to make a difference in the school--to contribute time and talent outside of the classroom to the growth of students and the school

Skills

• Math
• Science
• Co-teaching
• Differentiation
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Collaboration
• Communication

Location

• 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004

Work Type

• Full-time
• Faculty

Experience Level

• 2-3 years of relevant, hands-on teaching experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree, with Special Education Designation
• Master’s degree, with Special Education or related designation

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000-85,000

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending program
• Health reimbursement account
• Commuter benefits program
• Income protection via short and long-term disability benefits
• Paid family leave
• Employer provided lunch options
• Professional development opportunities
• 403(b) plan with employer contribution (waiting period applies)

About the Company

• The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusion school dedicated to creating a diverse community that affirms and accepts the full identities of all people, while inspiring academic excellence, creative leadership, and a desire to build a more just and equitable world.

Equal Opportunity

• The IDEAL School of Manhattan is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and job applicants and to making all employment decisions without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, caregiver status, gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, demotion, discipline, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.