Highly qualified teachers, specialists, and therapists with graduate degrees and the necessary certifications in their respective areas of expertise come together at Gateway to transform the lives of students and their families. To ensure a high standard of teaching for the benefit of every student, all faculty and therapists participate in an ongoing, intellectually challenging professional development program. Every professional demonstrates:
a love of teaching
dedication to Gateway’s mission to teach students the skills, strategies, and content necessary for successful integration into mainstream classrooms
the belief that each student can learn provided they receive appropriate and effective research-based instruction
At Gateway, teachers, specialists, and therapists participate in and contribute to a community of learners that reflects on its practice individually and as a group. Motivated daily by the wonder of each student’s accomplishments, Gateway’s professionals work hard and grow in knowledge and skill as they blend their classroom experiences with their weekly training. Through its professional development program, Gateway guarantees expert instruction for students with learning disabilities.
Through required course participation, in-house lectures, workshops, individual coaching, and recurrent observations and evaluation, Gateway faculty and therapists acquire the knowledge and instructional skills required for successful remediation of a Gateway student’s reading, writing, math, or other learning disability.
Run by staff developers and program leadership, the primary areas of focus of Gateway’s professional development program are:
the impact of language on how a student thinks, feels, and learns
how to use language when teaching students with language-based learning disabilities, attention deficit, and other learning disabilities, in accordance with the Classroom Language Dynamics program
diagnostic instruction and how it guides the individualization of instruction
curriculum development, including unit and class planning, to strategically weave together skills, strategies, and content
Meet Our Developers
Job Opportunities
Due to expanded enrollment, The Gateway School has additional openings for the 2024-2025 school year.
Associate Director of Placement and Admissions (Beginning July 1, 2024)
Responsibilities:
Placement
School Placement: Building and maintaining strong relationships with the Admissions Team at a broad range of independent and public schools to ensure appropriate placement of graduates and undergraduates. This involves, on a regular basis, researching and visiting schools, both in and outside of NYC, and inviting external admissions teams to tour the school.
Placement Process: Advising and guiding parents through the process of identifying and securing placement in another school either because the student is graduating, is ready to transition to a mainstream setting, or is no longer benefitting from the school’s program. This includes:
Observing students in and out of classes, well before they engage in the placement process and consulting with administrators to develop a list of appropriate schools
Preparing reference materials to guide parents through the process
Hosting group and individual meetings with parents to introduce them to the placement process and consult with them on the specific placement of their student
Recommending evaluators
Managing all the administrative tasks and duties involved with completing applications, preparing students for interviews, registering and sitting for standardized tests, and presenting and discussing students with admissions teams in order to properly inform their decisions
Recording the application activity and results in the proper file for use in strategic planning and marketing
Gathering feedback on the placement process from parents
Reporting: Providing the Head of School and Director of Admissions with ongoing reports on the status of applications, acceptances, and final decisions, and sharing this information with Institutional Advancement
Educational Leadership: Staying abreast of and reiterating throughout the admissions and placement processes the school’s programmatic goals, curriculum, and instructional practice
Admissions
Admissions Process: Assisting with all aspects of the admissions process as requested with primary emphasis on:
Greeting prospective students and families upon arrival for screenings and Open Houses, and managing student ambassadors
Touring visitors, as requested
Guiding parents and guardians of prospective students through the Admissions process
Student Profile: This includes annually updating a summary file of the overall student profile for the Head of School
Qualifications:
A leader with strong relational and emotional intelligence, and cultural competency
A strategic thinker who embraces Gateway’s mission and pedagogy and continually works to deepen their own expertise to enhance the effectiveness of the program
A proactive and effective communicator
A collaborator able to work as part of a team dedicated to transforming the lives of students with language-based learning differences
The ideal candidate will have:
Master’s degree and experience/background in placement work
Strong background in Special Education, specifically language-based learning differences
Expansive professional network, preferably focused in the New York City educational community
Administrative and/or leadership experience
Demonstrated commitment to, leadership experience with, and a record of active engagement with diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and adept at prioritizing, managing, and shifting between multiple projects
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Language Therapist (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology and current NYS license in Speech-Language Pathology
ASHA CCC
A minimum of three years of related experience, which includes experience working with school-aged children
Independent school experience preferred
Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Literacy Specialist (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Literacy Education, Special Education or Speech and Language Pathology
Post Master’s Reading/Literacy Specialist, IMSLEC, CALT Certification preferred
A minimum of five years of related experience, which includes experience implementing multisensory, explicit instruction
Training in and experience teaching using an Orton Gillingham based reading program and The Hochman Method
Independent school experience preferred
Experience administering and interpreting educational assessments
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of students as they pertain to literacy acquisition and the development of reading and writing skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lower School Assistant Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
Master’s degree in Special Education, or enrollment in a Master’s program, preferred
Experience in Early Childhood strongly preferred
Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and/or Singapore Math preferred
Independent school teaching experience preferred
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
Strong communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lower School Head Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education and current NYS teaching certification
Minimum of two years of teaching experience
Independent school experience preferred
Knowledge of the cognitive, linguistic, and developmental needs of elementary students
Training in and experience teaching using Preventing Academic Failure, The Hochman Method/The Writing Revolution and Singapore Math preferred
Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Experience implementing multisensory, explicit instruction designed to meet students’ instructional needs
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School ELA Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
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
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School Math Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education or Mathematics preferred
Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Training and/or experience using Singapore Math (Math in Focus or Primary Math) preferred
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School Research Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education or English 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 The Hochman Method (The Writing Revolution) highly preferred
Proficiency with the use of technology for teaching and learning
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Middle School Science Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education or Education required
Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education, Secondary Education, or Science preferred
Minimum of two years of experience teaching students age 8 or older
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Music Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field required. Master’s degree in Music Education or related field preferred.
A minimum of two years of related teaching experience
Independent school and special education teaching experience preferred
Vocal training and piano accompaniment proficiency
Music therapy experience a plus
Effective classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Enthusiasm for learning and joining a creative, devoted team of educators
Experience integrating music lessons with academic curriculums
Experience in staging musical theater productions
Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, diversity, equity, and/or inclusion work
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of The Gateway School to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, familial or caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, criminal history, arrest record, veteran or military status (disabled, recently separated and other protected and armed forces services veterans), or any other characteristic protected by law.