The Elementary School ICT Specialist serves as the special education teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching classroom, ensuring the delivery of IEP mandates and collaborating with general education teachers. They are responsible for planning instruction, monitoring student progress, and implementing behavior supports to create an inclusive learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and an active New York State teaching certification in Students with Disabilities or be enrolled in an approved program. Relevant urban elementary teaching experience and proficiency in Spanish are preferred.
Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools.
Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue.
Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.
A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, over the past two years, Brilla alumni have secured spots in the most prestigious high schools in the tri-state area, earning over $3 million in scholarships and financial aid.
Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers some of the most competitive salaries in the market to honor their dedication.
With high expectations and a supportive community, we’re preparing students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.
Position Overview The primary responsibility of an Elementary School Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) Specialist is to cultivate and lead a learning environment where every child feels safe and confident to strive for and meet Brilla’s ambitious targets. The Elementary School ICT Specialist understands, plans, and executes key elements of innovative pedagogy, co-teaching practices, and data-based decision-making through a deep love of learning and commitment to internalizing and teaching rigorous classical content in an inspiring and culturally relevant way. This position requires a classically-minded, positive, flexible, solutions-oriented, organized, and innovative educator who aims to challenge the status quo of the current educational landscape in urban areas. Brilla teachers must have a deep passion for student-engaged learning, a desire to accept, implement, and seek feedback, and a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities while inspiring outstanding achievement in children in a fun and collaborative work environment.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities
Serve as the special education teacher in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom, ensuring delivery of the ICT mandate as written on students’ IEPs in alignment with NYSED requirements
Collaboratively plan with the general education teacher using academic and behavioral data to design instruction that embeds SDI aligned to IEP goals while ensuring students can access grade-level STEM curriculum and standards.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Retirement Plans
Work-Life Balance
Comprehensive Professional Development
Community and Culture
Flexible Health Coverage
Co-teach using a variety of co-teaching models intentionally selected to maximize student access to grade-level content
Demonstrate deep knowledge of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) through clear, objective-driven instruction and active student engagement, and provide SDI tailored to meet the unique needs of each student with disabilities
Serve as the case manager for assigned ICT students, including writing Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance (PLOPs), teacher reports, and facilitating IEP meetings with the Committee on Special Education
Progress monitor and document student progress toward academic IEP goals at required intervals and complete accurate IEP Progress Reports
Use progress monitoring data to inform the revision and development of IEP goals, ensuring goals remain responsive to student growth and instructional needs
Implement proactive behavior supports and environmental structures aligned to students’ IEP needs to maintain access to instruction
Collaborate with colleagues to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and contribute to an inclusive learning environment across the school community
Participate in school and community events to build strong relationships with colleagues and families and contribute to a positive, inclusive school culture
Participate in special education and content-specific professional development, grade team meetings, and school-based initiatives to continuously strengthen instructional practice
Participate in MTSS meetings to analyze student data, contribute insights, and support the development of targeted interventions and instructional adjustments
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution
Active New York State teaching certification in Students with Disabilities or currently enrolled in an NYSED-approved program leading to special education certification required.
Relevant urban, elementary teaching experience with demonstrated student results preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience using SESIS to manage IEP documentation (strongly preferred)
Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
Benefits
At Brilla Schools, we celebrate the unique skills, experiences, and passions that each staff member brings to our mission. To support their work, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package to provide competitive and adaptable coverage. We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that supports the holistic health and wellness of our team members including:
Comprehensive Professional Development
More than 225 hours annually, featuring two weeks of onboarding, coaching, and targeted training sessions to ensure staff excel in their roles and flourish.
Community and
Culture: An intentionally joyful workplace with over 30 bonding events each year, fostering connection and collaboration among staff and families in the Bronx.
Flexible
Health
Coverage: A full suite of medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support diverse needs, utilizing Cigna and Anthem provider networks.
Competitive
Compensation: A salary range of $71,020 to $115,479, with pay varying within this range based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Retirement
Plans: A 403(b) plan and 401(k) retirement options with matching contributions, helping you secure your financial future while you grow with us.
Work-Life
Balance: Generous paid time off, a DOE-aligned school calendar, and wellness resources to support personal renewal and sustained excellence.
At Brilla, your dedication fuels our mission, and we’re here to invest in your growth, well-being, and success—from recruitment to retirement!
Please note
The above is based on the 2025-2026 plan year. You can find more information here [https://cld.bz/kUVkOZ].
Brilla Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Brilla Schools provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
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Market context
New York elementary ICT roles remain in demand
In New York, elementary Integrated Co-Teaching specialists are typically sought where schools are expanding inclusive services and need certified staff for co-taught classrooms. These roles are competitive because they require an active New York State Students with Disabilities certification or approved program enrollment, and urban elementary experience plus Spanish proficiency can strengthen a candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight any co-teaching, bilingual, or urban classroom experience in your application.
