3rd Grade Elementary Special Education Teacher Job at Explore Schools (Brooklyn, New York)

3rd Grade Elementary Special Education Teacher

Explore Schools

Location:
United States , Brooklyn, New York

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

62710.00 - 93636.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Special Education Elementary Teacher, Brooklyn, New York. Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. As an Elementary Special Education Teacher, you will work with our students with disabilities by providing data driven support through differentiated and specialized instruction.

Job Responsibility:

Provide targeted small group instruction to students throughout the day and/or co-teach
Provide a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
Provide direct service to students to help them achieve their IEP goals
Collaborate and consult with with grade level teams across content areas in order to support the needs of all learners
Plan and deliver differentiated, universally-designed instruction in order to ensure all students meet rigrous acdemic standards
Participate in MTSS structures
Maintain compliance for students on caseload, including participating IEP meetings, writing IEPs and progress monitoring, and communicating with families around student performance
Use Responsive Classroom approach to cultivate a positive classroom culture including, but not limited to, morning meeting, teacher language, interactive modeling, and other related practices
Attend and actively participate in all meetings including PLCs, grade level meetings, and PD sessions
Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, substitute teaching, lunch and playground duty, or supervision of extracurricular activities
Actively engage in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture

Requirements:

Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
Exceptional dedication and intentionality to achieve results and make growth in your own practice and in related student outcomes
Ability to cultivate a positive classroom culture through building relationships with students and using classroom management strategies to promote safety and inclusion of all students
Classroom presence: you are clear and precise when sharing new content with students and can effectively lead students through inquiry-based class discussions
Ability to adapt scripted curriculum
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Bachelor’s degree required
Classroom teaching experience required
2 years strongly preferred

Nice to have:

New York State Teaching Certification, preferred
Special Education Certification, preferred
Master’s Degree in Education, strongly preferred

What we offer:

A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
dental and vision plans
employer paid disability and life insurance
parental leave benefits
flexible spending account options
generous vacation time and paid holidays
professional development
continuing education scholarships
referral bonuses
employee assistance program (EAP)
childcare assistance
a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition
A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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3rd Grade Elementary Special Education Teacher

Explore Schools

Location:
United States , Brooklyn, New York

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

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