STEM Teacher (6-12)

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 K-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

We are looking for a confident, STEM Education (6-12) Teacher trained and experienced in working with gifted and/or special needs students to join our team on a full-time basis.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certification in relevant subject areas.

• Experience working with gifted and twice-exceptional learners.

• Familiarity with neurodivergent learning profiles (e.g., ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety).

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

• Commitment to student-centered and strengths-based teaching practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in progressive, inquiry-based, or project-based education.

• Training in social-emotional learning and executive functioning strategies.

• Background in integrating technology into differentiated instruction.

Successful candidates:

• have an authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners

• have experience working in gifted and/or special needs learning spaces, and have deep knowledge in and passion for their area(s) of specialty

• are grounded in an understanding of progressive, inquiry-based education

• have the experience of or a desire to teach in a setting that honors the competence, independence, and promise of children so that strengths can be amplified and skills in progress are supported with transferable strategies and tools

• are creative designers of project-based learning experiences who leverage student interests, real-world problems, and professional tools to create a purposeful experience that drives student learning

• are tenacious and possess a “whatever it takes” attitude to support student learning that derives from adaptability, flexibility, and unwavering kindness and patience

• are excellent communicators who actively listen and ask probing questions with/of all members of the community and know how to be candid and empathic at the same time

• are community and collaboration focused, and know the importance of leveraging divergent viewpoints for the improvement of our collective work and the building of positive relationships

• hold their colleagues and students accountable, and are receptive and humble when held accountable

• are comfortable with ambiguity and not always having or knowing the answers, but are an intellectually curious, growth-focused lifelong learner who picks up new ideas quickly

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 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.

• Integrate themes of identity, justice, and ethical decision-making

• Collaborate with special education teachers and other faculty to provide individualized support and accommodations.

• Proactively identify and work toward resolving student learning challenges, including the integration of appropriate staff partners (school psychologists, reading and writing specialists, OT, SLP, college counselor, and school leadership)

• Work cross collaboratively to ensure literacy skills are aligned across content areas

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

• Implement classroom Supports for Tier I intervention including but not limited to restorative approaches to behavior, positive behavioral supports, social emotional learning

• Provide meaningful feedback on student work and consistently communicate progress to families and caregivers.

• Maintain accurate records of student performance and contribute to IEP and 504 Plan meetings as needed.

• Stay current with best practices for teaching twice-exceptional students and participate in professional development.

• Participate wholeheartedly in all school and grade meetings, and in opportunities for professional development

• Write progress reports (narrative and numerical) for all Upper School ELA students, and participate in twice-yearly parent/family-teacher conferences

• Advisory responsibilities for seven to eight students in a co-led homeroom class

• Willingness to support with additional tasks or committees as requested by leadership

The Lang School (thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in Lower Manhattan serving grades K-12. Our high potential and gifted learners also have learning challenges, such as ADHD, anxiety, EF difficulties, dyslexia, or autism. These twice-exceptional (“2e”) learners have a unique set of social, emotional, and intellectual needs. We meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their next levels of excellence with research-based supports and a robust Talent Development Program.

Our mission is to create a safe and engaging learning environment for students with an emphasis on creative thinking and assets-based approaches. Our students are both unique and diverse, and we seek out and celebrate diversity in our community — in our identities (race, ethnicity, gender expression, socioeconomic status), as well as our backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

To Apply:

We will follow up with promising candidates who align with potential openings. At Lang, we appreciate that people's professional paths aren't necessarily linear and that they can be punctuated by purposeful gaps.

Compensation: Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range ($70,000-$90,000) The Lang School offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid health insurance, 401k matching options, and ample professional development opportunities.

The Lang School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lang does not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.