Teacher- Special Education

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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversees a classroom of school‑aged children (ages 3 – 21) with brain‑based disabilities and/or other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups.
• Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.
• Collaborates with each student’s school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student.
• Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, including IEP meetings, team meetings, or legal hearings when necessary.
• Communicates and collaborates with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their child’s activities and progress.
• Provides direction, support, and supervision to paraprofessionals, teacher assistants, and/or Associate Special Education Teachers in the classroom.
• Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons that increase students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Current certification and registration as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades B‑2, 1‑6, 7‑12 and/or All Grades) or Permanent Special Education Certification issued by the New York State Education Department; or a bachelor’s degree in education or a closely related field and active pursuit of a master’s‑level program for a Special Education Teacher’s Certificate (or equivalent), with anticipated certification within five years of appointment.
• Two (2) years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare, and/or other school‑based roles.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Highly flexible personality type.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education (strongly preferred).
• Current NYS certification and registration as a teacher in special education (Students with Disabilities, Permanent in Special Education, etc.).
• Previous experience with school‑aged children with special needs.

Compensation

$70,000 – $85,000 annually.