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About the Role
Achievement First is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role is crucial in creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments, preparing students for college and future success. The majority of our students are from low-income families and are often the first in their families to graduate college. We are committed to setting a high bar for learning and providing rigorous instruction paired with care and encouragement.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented, and structured learning environment that motivates students to meet ambitious goals.
- Deliver engaging instruction aligned to curriculum standards and student needs.
- Implement unit and lesson plans collaboratively developed with grade-level and content teams.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Utilize interim assessment and classroom performance data to inform instruction and intervention.
- Establish and maintain strong classroom culture through consistent expectations, routines, and relationships.
- Build meaningful partnerships with families to support student success.
- Collaborate with coaches, department leaders, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practice and leadership skills.
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, collaborative planning, and data analysis sessions.
- Seek and implement feedback to continuously improve instructional effectiveness.
- Contribute positively to school-wide initiatives and community culture.
- Exemplify Achievement First's core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
- Foster an inclusive, affirming environment where all students feel seen, supported, and challenged.
- Promote the social, emotional, and academic growth of every scholar.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Candidates with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may submit additional recommendations for consideration.
- Experience working with K-12 students required.
- Two or more years of teaching experience preferred.
- Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate certification required for the position and state of employment.
Skills
- Mission-Driven Educator
- Relationship Builder
- Growth-Oriented Professional
- Data-Informed Instructor
- Organized and Accountable
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
Location
- Brooklyn, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two or more years of teaching experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $66,000.00-$113,198.00
Benefits
- 5k Signing Bonus
- $5k stipend for providing service hours
- 5k Stipend if you work in any of our Empower programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Professional development and coaching
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer match
- Leadership development opportunities
About the Company
- Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
- For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country.
- Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose.
- We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society.
- We employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students.
Equal Opportunity
- Achievement First is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees can thrive while advancing our mission of educational excellence and opportunity for every child.
- Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity.
- People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.