Special Education Teacher (Bronx)

About the role

Gersh Autism Academy in Bronx, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for students in a year‑round school program. The role involves instruction and daily communication with assigned students, collaboration with families, and preparation of students for success beyond the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily instructional programs to drive superior student achievement through in‑school instruction.
• Communicate and interface with parents/caretakers to ensure their child’s successful participation.
• Access trainings to become familiar with specific software programs and tools used to instruct students and utilize digital platforms when applicable.
• Use motivational skills and strategies to encourage student engagement with appropriate teaching resources.
• Provide daily and weekly lesson plans that align with each student’s IEP goals.
• Record daily attendance, indicating the date, start and end times of classroom instruction.
• Complete required daily session notes documenting the implementation of the lesson plan, including objective, activity, and measurable outcome.
• Participate in all CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
• Update IEPs and goals as needed.
• Coach and mentor parents to assist and support their child’s daily learning.
• Prepare resources, lesson plans, and materials.
• Monitor and document student participation.
• Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to the direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in education, special education, or a related field, or professional certification required.
• NY Teaching Certification.
• Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA, and other related disabilities preferred.
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred.
• Experience in assessment and report writing preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to keep students safe from themselves and others, including implementing CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures when needed.
• Ability to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, when required, lift a child.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift (at least 50‑65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students of varying sizes.
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training).
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high‑stimulation environment.
• Ability to multi‑task and shift priorities quickly.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision‑making, particularly in high‑pressure or safety‑sensitive situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (with a weekly extension to 4:00 pm for a team meeting). Occasional before‑ and after‑school work hours may be required at the discretion of administrative staff.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Training & Development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $64,400 – $95,000 USD per year (Bronx), depending on degree, certifications, and experience.