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Explore Schools
Brooklyn, NY, US
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From Explore Schools's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Starting July 22nd, candidates who apply to Self Contained Special Education Teacher roles will be eligible for a $5000 signing bonus if they join our team!
WHO WE ARE
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy.
We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We envision a pathway to equity that features outstanding curriculum and instruction as well as ample opportunities for students to achieve success in and out of the classroom.
We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a special educator who has experience working with students with disabilities, including students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, specific learning disabilities, and speech and language disabilities. You are ready to provide targeted, data-driven and responsive instruction to diverse learners. You prioritize building a trusting and caring classroom culture, where all learners feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
You implement instructional and pedagogical strategies focused on moving students towards grade level proficiency. You are a reflective practitioner willing to go above and beyond to meet the needs of your students while educating the whole child. You are a relationship builder and a collaborator: you enjoy partnering with families, paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, related service providers, and other educators.
Compensation
Explore Schools offers our staff a competitive salary and generous benefits package. Our salary scale for this role has been established using an equity lens and is based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification.
Teachers with a bachelor's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $62,710 - $84,000 for the 2026-2027 school year. Teachers with a master's degree and between 0 – 10 years of experience can expect to receive an annualized base salary of $67,486 - $93,636 for the 2026-2027 school year.
There will also be additional compensation provided for attending optional, but highly encouraged, professional development in July or early August, prior to Explore School’s New Hire Preservice.
We believe teachers get better and are able to deepen their impact over time. Our scale for this role is designed to honor this, and we do not cap years of experience for an incoming teacher. Increases are offered each year based on your tenure.
We also offer a variety of additional compensation opportunities including stipends for additional time worked and leadership opportunities, additional pay for specialized certifications, and more.
The Recruitment team will be able to share more information about our additional compensation opportunities, along with where you will be placed on the scale during your first phone screen.
A competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, employer paid disability and life insurance, parental leave benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time and paid holidays, professional development, continuing education scholarships, referral bonuses, employee assistance program (EAP), childcare assistance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, and more!
Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position:
In-person work is required.
This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.
The standard work week is 45 hours, though at times you may work more. Exempt roles are not eligible for overtime. For non-exempt roles, employees are eligible for overtime for any work over 40 hours.
This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and move quickly in an emergency.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.
As discussed in our Who We Are section, Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status.
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