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
Assistant Director of Admissions and Placement (July 2026 Start)
Responsibilities:
Serve as a warm and knowledgeable point of contact for prospective families by conducting tours and assisting with admissions events, open houses, and information sessions.
Build strong relationships with families, educational consultants, evaluators, and community professionals while supporting prospective students throughout the admissions process with professionalism and care.
Participate in application review and admissions committee discussions.
Assist in evaluating applicant fit within the school’s mission and programs.
Help manage admissions timelines, communications, and applicant follow-up as a way to support enrollment and re-enrollment initiatives.
Work within Veracross and departmental systems to maintain applicant records and communications and to assist with admissions tracking, internal reporting, and organization of applicant materials.
Represent the school professionally at fairs, conferences, and outreach events.
Contribute ideas for admissions strategy, family engagement, and enrollment growth.
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:
Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in admissions work. Master’s degree preferred
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
Experience with Veracross preferred
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 (2026-2027 School Year)
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Special Education
Minimum of two years of teaching experience
NYS teaching certification and 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 (2026-2027 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.
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.
