2025-26 Middle School ICT Special Education Teacher
Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs. A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication. With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.
The primary responsibility of a middle school ICT Specialist is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The middle school ICT Specialists understands, plans, and executes key elements of innovative pedagogy, co-teaching practices, and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning, and commitment to internalizing and teaching, rigorous classical content in an inspiring and culturally relevant way. This position requires a classically-minded, positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in urban areas. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
- Co-teach alongside a general education teacher in an inclusive classroom setting, implementing strategies to support diverse learning needs
- Collaboratively plan and deliver lessons, incorporating multiple learning modalities and adapting instruction to align with individualized education program (IEP) goals and grade-level standards
- Manage and track students' academic IEP goals, monitor progress at appropriate intervals, and provide detailed progress reports
- Set goals based on backward planning, demonstrating locus of control and alignment with a vision for student success and content mastery
- Case management for their assigned ICT mandates and will be expected to complete all teacher reports, IEP Progress Reporting, and the PLOP for scheduled IEP meetings
- Each ICT Specialist will facilitate IEP meetings with the Committee on Special Education for their ICT caseload
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) through clear, objective-driven instruction and active student engagement, and provide SDI tailored to meet the unique needs of each student with disabilities
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the curriculum and educational standards in math, science, language arts, and social studies
- Utilize diverse teaching methods and resources to engage students and promote active learning
- Assess student progress, provide feedback on academic performance, and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with colleagues to address student needs and promote a positive learning community
- Implement behavior management techniques to foster positive behavior and maintain a productive learning environment
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing Responsive Classroom practices
- Collaborate with co-teachers, giving and receiving feedback to foster student growth and positive relationships
- Fully participate in special education curriculum-specific professional development, school and grade-level meetings, and other school functions
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
- Possession of a NYS current teaching certification
- Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- New York Special Education Certified
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus
At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:
- Comprehensive Professional Development: More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
- Community and Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
- Flexible Health Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
- Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $70,000 to $105,000, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- Retirement Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.
At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!
Please note: The above is based on the 2024-2025 plan year. You can find more information here.
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