2026-2027 12:1 Teaching Position (Grades K-4)

BRIDGE Teacher 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. Develop and teach engaging lessons that follow NCS’ rigorous curriculum and provide 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 Program (IEP) 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 and objectives of each student, implementation of the IEPs 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 and clear expectations and routines. Participate in state-wide testing, including providing testing accommodations for New York State ELA and Math Exams and facilitating 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, accommodation, and modification as needed. Reflect on progress as educator and seek out professional resources to continuously improve one’s practice. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or their designees. Educational Background and Work Experience 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 towards permanent certification (required, certification pathway support offered) Two years of teaching experience working in an urban setting (preferred) Knowledge around students with disabilities, specifically autistic students (preferred) Salary Range: $73,500-$95,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Neighborhood Charter Schools