Master's degree in Special Education or related field required.
Current or eligible NY State Special Education teaching license required.
Knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and national special-education standards required.
Experience using instructional technology tools and applications required.
Experience working with middle and high school students with Autism and related disorders required.
Credentials in middle, high school, or adolescent special education preferred.
Expertise in an academic content area preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop, adapt, and implement curriculum using evidence-based practices.
Participate in the IEP process, develop goals, and monitor progress through ongoing data collection.
Guide and support classroom staff to ensure high-quality instruction.
Deliver instruction aligned with student needs; conduct assessments and recommend strategies.
Collaborate across departments to support academic and vocational instruction.
Assist students with self-care needs and manage behaviors as required.
Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with parents and community partners.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Contributions to a culturally responsive community.
Access to modern technology and instructional tools.
Full Job Description
Position:SPED Education TeacherCompensation: $65,000 - $105,000 yearly needs to be evaluated based on minimum state ratesDept: EducationType:ExemptReports To: Director of Education Location:On Site
Job Responsibilities:
Develop, adapt, and implement curriculum using evidence-based practices and task analysis.
Participate in the IEP process, develop goals, and monitor progress through ongoing data collection and analysis.
Guide and support classroom staff to ensure high-quality instruction and consistent implementation.
Deliver instruction aligned with student needs; conduct assessments, interpret data, and recommend strategies.
Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and build strong relationships with students and colleagues.
Collaborate effectively across departments to support academic, life-skills, and vocational instruction.
Assist students with self-care needs and behavior management as required.
Maintain accurate records and collaborate with special area teachers, clinicians, and families.
Communicate effectively with parents and community partners in alignment with school policies.
Stay current on laws, regulations, and best practices in special education.
Use technology for organization, data tracking, and reporting.
Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a culturally responsive, collegial environment.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Skilled in crisis intervention and managing behavioral crises in educational settings.
Complete and maintain TCIS training and all required certifications.
Please note: This job description is not a comprehensive list of tasks or responsibilities. Specific assignments can change within the relevant field and training of your position, with or without notice.
Position Requirements:
Master's degree in Special Education or a related field, required.
Current or eligible NY State Special Education teaching license, required.
Knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and national special-education standards, required.
Experience using instructional technology tools and applications, required
Experience working with middle and high school students with Autism and related disorders, required.
Credentials in middle, high school, or adolescent special education, preferred.
Expertise in an academic content area, preferred.
Knowledge of best practices in special education, preferred.
Familiarity with educational and vocational assessment tools, preferred.
Due to the nature of work in supporting our students, all job description list the physical requirements for that position
Our campus consists of some paved areas but primarily consists of grass, gravel paths and parking lots. Additionally, many areas of our building are fully accessible, however, as a historic building some areas are only accessible by stairs.
You must be able to ambulate around the campus, including hills, stairs, grass and gravel.
Student Facing Positions:
Must be able to react and move quickly during student crisis, both for the safety of the student and for the staff.
Must be able to run across the campus and throughout the school to catch/monitor an eloping student, and/or to remove yourself from an unsafe situation.
You must be able to pass TCIS (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools).
You must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, crouch or kneel for sustained periods of time if implementing a hold.
Special Accommodations can be requested but will only be approved if the accommodation does not impact the ability to perform your position and it does not put yourself, a student, or any other staff member at risk of harm or injury.
Competencies:
CPR
First Aid
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training for Schools (TCIS)
