Brooklyn, New York
Posted: 08-Jan-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Categories:
International School of Brooklyn (ISB) is an independent, non-profit school known for its innovative and robust Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade French and Spanish language immersion programs and International Baccalaureate curriculum. The ISB experience is driven by six core values: inquiry-based learning, diversity, global curriculum, language immersion, community, and international mindedness. Dedication to these values enables ISB to develop each student’s creativity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
International School of Brooklyn is dedicated to ensuring that our commitment to an inclusive and just world is reflected in all aspects of our school: in our classrooms, culture, policies, and practices. ISB’s comprehensive commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion requires all staff and faculty members to engage in work, training, and reflection actively and thoughtfully around identity, anti-racism, and anti-bias and are expected to promote an inclusive and equitable school community.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racism work and be open to learning about how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity, and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy. Preferred candidates will have experience implementing anti-racist and equitable practices in their teaching and work.
International School of Brooklyn seeks a dynamic, hardworking, full-time Learning Support Teacher (Kindergarten-Early Elementary) for the 2024-25 school year and beyond.
Job Description
The Learning Support Teacher:
- works closely with the Student Support Coordinator, faculty and the administrative team.
- observes and assesses Kindergarten and Early Elementary students to support with learning strategies, organization, and study skills
- provides direct student support through small group and one-on-one instruction within the general education classroom and/or learning support areas (push-in and pull-out models as appropriate)
- collaborates with teachers to develop effective whole group practices, small group interventions, and individualized learning activities
- serves as a resource for faculty, supporting teachers in differentiating plans for students based on their unique learning profiles so that all students are engaged and challenged, ensuring each student makes progress
- assists teachers with tracking data to determine the effectiveness of interventions
- works with the Student Support Coordinator to manage and implement plans and recommendations related to student’s IEP/504s, liaise with external service providers, and attend CSE meetings
Qualifications
Candidates should enjoy creating learning experiences designed to nurture the development of the whole child, enjoy a strong collaborative work environment, enjoy using a wide array of resources to build rich inquiry and learning experiences, and have experience integrating multiple approaches to ensure various learning styles are well supported.
| Educational Background & Skills |
| - Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field. Master’s degree preferred. - At least two years of experience as a learning support teacher/specialist or in a related role. - Familiarity with legal responsibilities of independent schools related to IEP and 504 plans. - Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, admin, and parents. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing. |
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $63,178 to $82,644(based on experience).
ISB offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes fully paid individual health and dental insurance, a generous health reimbursement account, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, and generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time. Employees also receive robust access to professional development, beginning in their first year of employment
Applying to this position:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Rosa Torres, Director of Lower School, and Itzel Mendoza, Director of Preschool, at jobs@isbrooklyn.org, and include “Learning Support Teacher” in the subject line of the email.