The Lang School seeks creative, passionate, and dedicated teachers and specialists to support our twice-exceptional (2e) students — gifted students with learning differences — across a variety of grades, subjects, and clinical support areas.
We offer our highly promising learners in grades 1-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.
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.
Candidate Preferred Requirements:
- NY State teaching certification
- Master's degree with a major in Education
- Minimum of three years of lead-teaching experience
- Experience leading Orton Gilligham-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 to work in the U.S. now or in the future
Key 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.
