Meaningful Special Education : Teachers & Assistants

Special Education Teachers & Teacher's Assistants Hiring Event

School Age Program (ages 12-22) & Early Childhood Program (ages 3-5)

Join us at our Brightway Educational Programs Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 3:30pm-5:30pm at 99 Hollywood Drive, Smithtown NY,11787.

We will be interviewing for Teachers, Teacher's Assistants (including Substitute Teacher's Assistants) and various positions for our educational programs. Full time, part time, and substitute (per diem) positions are available.

Teacher Salary Range: $46,000.00 to $84,000.00/year

Teaching Assistant Salary Range: $17.00-$21.90/hour

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non‑profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65‑year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace.

Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach .

Positions are available in Medford, Ronkonkoma, Smithtown, and Huntington. For Special Education Teachers, a NYS Teaching Certification in Special Education is required. For benefit‑eligible positions (24 hours/week or more): 403(b);
Vision;
Dental;
Health;
Life;
Tuition Reimbursement; and more.

• Build Meaningful Relationships:
  Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow:
  Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team:
  Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction:
  Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

• Comprehensive Paid Training:
  Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Paid time off for school breaks.

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• A good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.
• Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team.
• When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family.

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.