Special Education Teachers – Early Childhood / School-Based
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Special Education Teachers – Early Childhood / School-Based
Weekly Pay | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Position OverviewWe are seeking dedicated and certified Special Education Teachers to support early childhood and school-based programs throughout New York. This role is ideal for educators passionate about working with children with special needs in structured and supportive learning environments.
Minimum Requirements- New York State Certification in Special Education
- New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
- Meet all additional New York State certification requirements
- Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education and Department of Investigation
- Must be registered on the TEACH website
- Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses
- Pre-employment Physical Exam (within one year), including documentation of: PPD, MMR, TDAP, Varicella
Under general direction, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for conducting educational classes for preschool and school-age students within Special Education, Early Intervention, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), or Day Care programs. The Teacher serves as the team leader and provides supervision to Teacher Assistants while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and program standards.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and conduct classroom activities adapted to student needs
- Develop, implement, and evaluate IFSP / IEP goals and objectives
- Participate in student evaluations, intake processes, and annual reviews
- Prepare and adapt lesson plans, materials, and classroom environments
- Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and required reports
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and parents / guardians
- Supervise, support, and evaluate Teacher Assistants
- Participate in student transitions and related program activities
- Ensure student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
- Assist with student mobility, positioning, feeding, and toileting as needed
- Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and management sessions
- Participate in curriculum development and in-service training
- Provide supervision and training to student teachers when assigned
- Remain current with developments in special education practices
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