Position Overview
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.
- 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, providing detailed reports on progress
- Set goals based on backward planning, demonstrating locus of control and alignment with an overall vision for student success and content mastery
- Case manager for their assigned ICT students and will be expected to complete all teacher reports IEP Progress Reporting, and complete 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 curriculum and educational standards in subjects such as 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 individual 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
- Develop purposeful, rigorous, and engaging daily and long-term plans aligned to standards
- Submit necessary curriculum documents and maintain records of student progress toward academic goals
- Facilitate IEP meetings, write Special Education reports, and create and analyze meaningful assessments
- 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
- Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students and actively work to overcome setbacks
Qualifications
- 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
The base pay range for this position is $69,000-$98,500 per year, with pay varying based on your unique job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and more. Plus, as an extra incentive, we're offering a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid out in two installments over the course of your first year of employment.