Elementary Learning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and inclusive instruction through SETSS or ICT models
• Develop and implement personalized learning plans aligned with students’ IEPs
• Collaborate with general education teachers to meet academic, social, and emotional needs
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress to ensure measurable growth
• Create engaging, differentiated lessons that make learning accessible for all scholars
• Build strong partnerships with families, school leaders, and colleagues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid NYS Teaching Certification for Students with Disabilities (Birth-2nd, Grades 1-6, or All Grades)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an urban school setting
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing SETSS or ICT services

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

Benefits

• $6,000 sign-on bonus for certified teachers
• Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness
• No-cost health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days
• 403(b) retirement plan and annual performance-based bonuses
• Access to professional development, academic coaches, and modern classroom technology

About the Company

Harlem Children's Zone is dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Through our K-12 charter school, Promise Academy, we deliver exceptional education and holistic support to empower young minds and create lasting change in our communities.