Mid Level High School Special Education Teacher Jobs

INTRODUCTION

School Year 2026-2027; Bushwick

Full-Time / On-site

MESA is a growing network of high-performing charter schools serving the diverse communities of Brooklyn. Our flagship campus, Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School, opened its doors in Bushwick in August 2013 and now serves 500 students in grades 9–12. Since graduating our first class of seniors in 2017, MESA Bushwick has maintained a 94% cumulative graduation rate, reflecting our students' strong commitment to academic success.

Building on the success of our flagship school, MESA Links is expanding to meet the growing demand for high-quality education in Brooklyn and is projected to double in size over the next 5 years:

• MESA South Brooklyn launched last year with its inaugural 9th grade class of 130 students, offering a rigorous college-preparatory program that mirrors the excellence of our flagship campus.

Across our 2 campuses, we are seeking mission-driven, passionate educators in all subject areas to join our growing team. Whether your expertise is in math, science, English, social studies, world languages, or the arts, you will have the opportunity to inspire and challenge students in a warm, supportive environment. This is an exciting chance to be part of a growing network that puts kids and families first.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design and teach five sections of ELA each day (two periods daily of prep time). Utilize Universal Design for Learning method of planning and instruction to reach all learners.
• Build relationships with all students. MESA teachers believe that rapport is key to student engagement and motivation.
• Hold two sessions of “office hours” per week, either before or after school.
• Attend, participate in, and facilitate team meetings and professional development opportunities, as well as common planning times. MESA believes that good professional development is interactive, practical, and teacher-driven.
• Communicate regularly with parents about both positive and negative interactions with students, making a minimum of two positive contacts (phone, email, or text message) with parents per week.
• Teach one week of Intersession based on teacher interest (additional stipend provided).
• Maintain duties as Advisor.
• Other duties, as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in subject area to be taught, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Preferred minimum of three years teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting, or similar background.
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom and commitment to accountability.
• Belief in and alignment with MESA’s core values, educational philosophy and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Valid New York State Certification strongly preferred.
• Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Russian, Arabic speakers are a strong plus.

SALARY

$60,000 - $100,000, based on experience

OUR COMMITMENT

MESA is committed to attracting, hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive staff. It is MESA’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to Arthur Samuels, Co-Executive Director, at hiring@mesacharter.org with the subject heading “26-27 High School Teacher (ELA Teacher)”. Cover letter should specifically indicate why you want to work at MESA. BY EMAIL ONLY. Due to the nature of the position and the volume of applications received, MESA will not be able to reply to all submissions. MESA will contact candidates with next steps.