For over 60 years, The Gateway School has transformed the lives of bright children who experience academic difficulty as a result of language-based learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, reading and writing disorders), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), executive function disorder, or auditory processing difficulties. Located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Gateway enrolls approximately 150 students between the ages of 5-14. In small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio, faculty and therapists meet students where they are, individualize instruction accordingly, and help them to become skilled, strategic, independent learners, capable of successfully advocating for themselves in their lives beyond Gateway.

The Gateway Middle School, serving 6th to 8th grade students, seeks candidates for the 2026-2027 school year who are enthusiastic about joining a collaborative teaching team, participating in curriculum development, overseeing the academic and social growth of a group of advisees, and assisting in school life generally. The English Language Arts teacher will join our Middle School team as a teacher and homeroom advisor, leading two ELA groups. The ideal candidate will be an experienced teacher with a background in English Language Arts, Special Education, Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education and a commitment to teaching students with language-based learning disabilities.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
• Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education, Secondary Education, or English strongly preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
• Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
• Training in and/or experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure and Teaching Basic Writing Skills preferred
• Effective classroom management, communication and organizational skills
• Experience implementing multisensory, explicit instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion

The Gateway School offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive professional development program. Salary range: $65,000 - $90,000. To apply, please submit in one PDF a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references that includes email and phone contact information. Please submit by email to: Posting125@gatewayschool.org and indicate position of interest in the email subject line. The Gateway School is an equal opportunity employer.

About The Gateway School

The Gateway School is a K-8, independent day school that transforms the lives of bright students with language-based learning disabilities and attention deficits. At Gateway, our students become skilled, strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Relying on direct, multisensory instruction and guided by an integrated curriculum, expert faculty teach students the language, literacy, and critical thinking skills that are the foundations for success in mainstream educational settings and beyond. Gateway believes a close relationship between the school and parents provides essential support as students grow and seek to realize their potential. In small classes and as members of a diverse and inclusive community, Gateway students experience academic and social success, recognize their strengths, and are empowered to become independent learners.

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