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BRICK Networks · 3 weeks ago

Special Education Teacher (2026-2027)

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $100K/yr

BRICK Networks is on a mission to support families through holistic support and excellent schools. They are seeking Special Education teachers who are committed to working with underserved black and brown students and families, focusing on creating a positive and collaborative classroom environment while driving student success through data-informed instruction.

Education

Responsibilities

Demonstrating a proficiency in working with black and brown students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds

Demonstrating cultural competence and knowledge of best practices to support students of various social-economic experiences when working with our students

Creating and maintaining a positive, safe and collaborative classroom environment for students

Continuously strengthening their classroom community by investing students and families in our iDream values (Innovation, Diligence, Respect, Empathy, A+ Self Control and Model Student), Core Values, Mission, and Vision

Executing the network adopted unit and lesson plans to accelerate student learning and social emotional development

Executes instructional practices as outlined with appropriate accommodations, modifications, and acceleration as needed for student learning and success

Attending and actively participating in all required meetings to ensure strong communication and professional development, including department, grade level and staff meetings

Participating in regular meetings with their coach to support their development, including observation and feedback meetings, planning meetings and data meetings

Collaborating with coaches and peers to share best practices; and build a strong adult culture

Utilizing data from student observations as well as summative and formative assessments to inform instruction

Adjusting instruction as needed to meet the unique needs of their students, including by adjusting to different student learning styles and differentiating instruction

Teaching and enforcing school-wide systems and structures

Participating in whole school events and home visits to help build strong trusting relationships with students and their families

Exemplifying the BRICK core values (Faithful Commitment, Relentlessness, Compassion, Savvy Ambition, Restless Improvement and Accountability)

Qualification

Teaching license/certificationCultural competenceData-driven instructionComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsGoal settingCollaborationFeedback responsivenessAdaptability

Required

An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students

An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them

An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people

Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel

Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university

A valid teaching license/certification or an active pathway to acquire one is required

An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and 'Highly Qualified' according to ESSA

Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Preferred

Prior experience working with children strongly preferred

Benefits

Retirement (NJ Pension)

Health

Vision

Dental

Company

BRICK Networks

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career.

Founded in 2008