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.
Learning Specialist (2025-2026 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 (2025-2026 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.
Middle School ELA Teacher (2025-2026 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
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 (2025-2026 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 Science Teacher (2025-2026 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.
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.
