Lower School; Gr. 1-2) Class Aide - Maternity Leave

Maternity Leave (Aug 20th - Jan. 15th)
Lower School Class Aide (Gr 1-2)
School Year

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 1-12 a rigorous, learner-centered, empirically validated education with integrated supports that foster independence and self-advocacy.

We are looking for a confident, Lower School (1-5) classroom aide experienced in working with gifted and/or special needs students to join our team on a full-time basis.

Candidate Preferred Requirements:

Experience working with students with learning differences or gifted education needs

Proficiency with classroom technologies, online learning platforms, and Google Suite

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and does not require sponsorship for an employment visa to work in the U.S. now or in the future

Qualifications & Skills

Authentic connection with our school's mission and our student population of twice-exceptional learners

Experience with 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

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Commitment to student-centered and inquiry-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of a dynamic, inquiry-based history curriculum that integrates multiple perspectives and historical thinking skills.

Implement Differentiated lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs, including giftedness and learning disabilities.

Use primary sources, multimedia, and experiential learning to engage students in historical analysis.

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)

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

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

Support students with regulation needs, especially during transitions to and from locations (recess, lunch, specials)

The Lang School ( thelangschool.org) is a progressive independent school located in lower Manhattan serving grades 1-12. 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.

Compensation:
Salaries are competitive and based on experience and training. (Salary range $10,000-$25,000 for stated time) 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.