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IDEAL School of Manhattan – 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004, Manhattan, New York.

Reports to: High School Head
Employment Type: Faculty; Full-time, Exempt
Projected Start Date: Late August 2026

The IDEAL School of Manhattan is an inclusive 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 commitment to building a more just and equitable world.

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative Learning Specialist with experience teaching Middle and High School English for a full‑time position beginning in August 2026. The Learning Specialist will inspire students in an inclusive, nurturing learning community to achieve personal and academic excellence, using differentiation, individualization, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The role includes teaching approximately four class sections, serving as advisors, mentoring at least one club, leading extracurricular activities, and participating fully in school life. Additional duties may involve chaperoning field trips and supporting remediation in the Learning Center.

• Demonstrate expertise in general and special education.
• Collaborate with other teachers, including in co‑teaching models.
• Guide associate teachers in student instruction.
• Implement tiered lesson plans with a UDL framework.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
• Enforce expectations for behavior and community harmony.
• Partner with educators, therapists, and other professionals on support strategies.
• Serve as an advisor to a student group.
• Mentor at least one club.
• Integrate contemporary curricula, texts, and technology into instruction.
• Contribute to CSE meetings and yearly goal reviews.
• Communicate regularly with students, faculty, administration, and families.
• Attend weekly faculty, team, and committee meetings; participate in school functions and professional development.
• Meet deadlines for progress reports and administrative tasks.
• Contribute broadly to the spirit and life of students, the community, and the mission of IDEAL.
• Uphold IDEAL’s mission, philosophy, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree with a Special Education designation.
• Lead classroom teaching experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Master’s degree with a 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 a co‑taught/inclusive setting.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning.

• Commitment to IDEAL’s mission.
• Strong understanding of differentiation.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Desire to contribute time and talent outside the classroom for student and school growth.

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

Salary Range: $65,000–$85,000 (based on education, experience, and other job-related factors).

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 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.