Special Education Teacher - Part Time

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct, instruction to students through push-in, pull-out, or in class small group models
• Design and implement differentiated lessons aligned to students’ academic needs and grade-level curricula
• Provide small-group and individual academic intervention in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, or other areas of need
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies (e.g., structured literacy, UDL, multisensory approaches)
• Partner with general education faculty to plan and facilitate inclusive lessons
• Consult regularly with classroom teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and administrators regarding student needs
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families; participate in parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings
• Liaise with outside providers (psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, resource room providers, tutors) and home-school districts as needed
• Collaborate with the Director of Student Support Services and Lead Educational Psychologist to refine school-wide support systems and policies
• Administer, score, and interpret educational assessments to inform instruction
• Review psychoeducational evaluations and other outside reports
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA and school policy
• Prepare reports, summaries, and accommodation letters as required

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or certification in special education, reading/literacy, curriculum & instruction, or a closely related field required
• NYS special education certification required
• 7+ years of experience in PreK–12 education, including direct work with students with learning differences across multiple age groups required
• Working knowledge of Section 504, IDEA, and NYSED regulations as they apply to independent schools strongly preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; a natural ability to build trust across a diverse school community strongly preferred
• Prior experience in an independent or private school environment strongly preferred
• Training in structured literacy, executive functioning coaching, or UDL required
• Belief in the value of all types of diversity, equity, and an inclusive, positive, and student-centered environment required
• A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Honor, Purpose, Respect required
• Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth required
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Blackbaud required
• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students required

Benefits

This is a 10 month, part time position of approximately 20 hours per week.

Schedule

This is a 10 month, part time position of approximately 20 hours per week.

Pay

$50.00-$55.00 per hour

Website

https://www.portledge.org