Special Education Teacher

Certified
- Teaching
- Special Education Teacher {SPED}

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Start Date

Open Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Demonstrated ability to work with supervisors
• Ability to motivate and instruct students
• Experience in at least one core content area (preferred)
• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety, and stimulation.
• Completes weekly resource room lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards and addresses a student's IEP goals.
• Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and, when necessary, Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to create lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.
• Provide instructional support as a collaborative teacher while providing classroom accommodations based on the student's IEP requirements.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of subject matter, critical thinking, and individualized instruction.
• Create, implement, and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.
• Serve as a case manager for a group of special education students, coordinating their accommodations across content areas.
• Attend regular department and grade-level meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).
• Complete weekly data collection trackers based on student goals with work samples as stipulated by the IEP (progress and/or in need of growth).
• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports based on data collection.
• Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE/Ammendment meetings with school district representatives.
• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

• Bachelor`s Degree in Education or related field. Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines.

• No experience is required; however 3-5 years is preferred.

• NYS Permanent OR Initial Certification in Special Education required;
• All Certification areas are considered and encouraged to apply.

Dr. Ami Alderman

Commandant/Head of Schools

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Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Annual Contract

Position Status Full time

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Student with Disabilities
- Generalist Grades 7-12 {0086}

Contact Person's Name Dr. Ami Alderman

Contact Person's Title Head of Schools

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