Special ED Teacher

New York, United States | Posted on 04/03/2025

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 1-3 years
• City New York
• State/Province New York
• Country United States

This position provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities to achieve success in the educational setting per the system’s mission.

• Communicates learning goals to students in a well-planned, organized manner using clear and precise language
• Prepare and deliver instruction appropriate to the student population, including curriculum that addresses learning styles, abilities, interests, behavior problems and students with special needs
• Create lesson plans describing daily learning experiences correlated with approved curriculum and State and District standards
• Use available technology to enhance learning
• Use district and state assessment data to improve instruction and place students in appropriate instructional and intervention programs
• Facilitate instruction based on current research-based best practices
• Effectively implement Individual Education Plans
• Establish classroom routines to promote a positive environment conducive to effective instruction
• Participate in team reviews concerning academic progress of low performing students
• Document and resolve issues related to student behavior problems and attendance
• Reflect on teaching and strive to improve professional competence
• Assume legal responsibility for the supervision of students on school property or in attendance at school-sponsored activities
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, legible and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Participate in intervention process at sites
• Participate in school-wide events, scheduled meetings and parent conferences
• Participate in school and District initiatives
• Assume individual responsibilities which may be assigned by the principal/supervisor and which may relate to committee work, student activities, student supervision or other planning and professional assignments
• Meet any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students and parents
• Be responsible, reliable and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to District and school rules and procedures

• Certification in Special Education (EC-12)
• Valid Special Education credential in Texas; ACP candidates seeking an internship are not eligible
• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
• Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office and Google products)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast paced environment