Special Education Teacher; SETSS

Special Education Teacher (SETSS) | Bronx, NY | Full-Time | School Day

Are you a passionate Special Education Teacher ready to make a significant impact on students' academic achievement in Bronx? Knowledge Road is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher (SETSS) to join our team and offer vital support to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With a major city-wide shortage of qualified special education professionals, your skills are urgently needed to ensure students receive the individualized instruction they deserve.

This is an opportunity to engage directly with students who require specialized academic support, helping them reach their educational objectives through focused intervention and evidence-based instruction.

As a SETSS provider with Knowledge Road, you will deliver individualized and small-group instruction in school settings, working closely with families and school teams to promote student progress and academic achievement.

• Offer high-quality, individualized, and small-group instruction to students with disabilities, in accordance with their Individualized Education Service Programs (IESP).
• Ensure fulfillment of each student's weekly IESP requirements and maintain an intervention schedule aligned to the school timetable.
• Create and submit quarterly progress reports and maintain bi-weekly family communication with clear updates on progress and upcoming steps.
• Record service delivery and student performance in Knowledge Road's system with accurate and timely documentation.
• Develop and execute engaging and effective lesson plans that address the specific academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.
• Work with parents, teachers, and other school staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for your students
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing regular updates to families and school-based teams.
• Participate in IESP meetings as needed, offering expert insights and recommendations to promote student success.

• NYS Students with Disabilities (B-2, 1-6, 7-12, or All Grades) or NYS Literacy Specialist.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must not have been employed by NYC DOE within the last 12 months.
• Experience teaching Math and ELA.
• Reliable transportation.
• NYC DOE fingerprinting status/approval is required, or a willingness to obtain them before starting.

We are currently hiring full-time SETSS positions in Bronx.

This is a full-time, school-day position with a schedule that follows the NYC DOE calendar. Services will be provided on-site at a school in Bronx, with assignments based on student needs. Hours/week are driven by IESP mandates; caseload may vary by assignment. Typically ~20-30 hours/week
, depending on placements, with additional cases and hours available through coordination with our recruitment team.

$60 - $100 per hour (1099). Rate differs by group size and assignment. Individual IESP

sessions typicaly begin at $60/hr.

• 1099 contractor role with quick, reliable payments
• Streamlined admin and documentation workflows
• Supportive team with DOE compliance/scheduling assistance
• Collaborative network of NYC school-based providers

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.