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Middle School Math Special Education Teacher

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: National Association of Independent Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Middle School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 64000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 64000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Middle School Mathematics Special Education Teacher

Anticipated opening for the 2026-27 school year.
Classification:
Exempt. Reports to Assistant Head of School, Director of Harbor Green.
Annual Salary: $64,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience and skills).

Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement high-quality, engaging mathematics lessons that are differentiated to meet the learning needs of the students.
  • Regularly assess the students and the curriculum, adapting content and instruction as appropriate; communicating assessment results to parents.
  • Subscribe to and implement the school’s philosophy of progressive and personalized education for twice-exceptional children.
  • Collaborate with psychosocial teachers in planning and implementing an integrated program for executive functioning within the academic curriculum.
  • Map and evaluate curriculum.
  • Collaborate with other members of the mathematics department to ensure a vertically aligned K-12 mathematics program.
  • Develop and teach electives.
  • Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students’ social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.
  • Maintain accurate records using both the learning management system Blackbaud and carefully managed portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement.
  • Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success.
  • Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects.
  • Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent‑teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails.
  • Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
  • Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
  • Attend all faculty and staff meetings, professional development sessions, and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
  • Love for working with middle school‑aged children
  • Strong knowledge of and affinity for mathematics
  • Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
  • Ability to respond and manage behavioral challenges
  • Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and differentiated instruction
  • Ability to connect with school‑aged children
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • A solid understanding of middle school‑aged children’s academic, social, and emotional development
  • Attention to detail
  • Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
  • Ethical conduct
  • Time management and the ability to multitask
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Required

    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree in special education, general education, mathematics education, or mathematics.
    • Minimum one year paid experience teaching mathematics or a related subject.
    Preferred

    Education and Experience
    • At least three years experience as a middle school mathematics teacher.
    • Master’s degree in mathematics education, special education, mathematics, or a related field.
    • Special education training, including training in the areas of gifted education and twice‑exceptional youth.
    • Secondary Mathematics and/or Special Education teaching credential.
    • Experience teaching twice‑exceptional youth.
    Work Environment

    This job operates in a school setting. The school is located on the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a building with an elevator. The role requires working in various locations around the school and occasional travel to the Lower School campus approximately two blocks away.

    Physical Demands

    Employee is regularly required to talk and listen, stand, walk, climb stairs, and occasionally lift or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

    Full‑time exempt position, open eight hours a day.…

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