Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Milestones Children’s Center | Full time

Fulton, United States | Posted on 06/01/2026

Milestones Children’s Center proudly partners with Little Lukes Childcare Centers to offer meaningful pediatric and early intervention career opportunities in Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, and School Psychology
.

Our supportive team works across a variety of settings—including preschools, childcare centers, school-based environments, and home itinerant services
—giving clinicians the flexibility to grow their experience while making a real impact in children’s lives.

With opportunities ranging from early childhood through school-age pediatrics
, Milestones provides a path where your work truly supports development during the years that matter most.

We are looking for a role where collaboration, mentorship, and purpose come together.

Special Education Teacher – Fulton, NY

Milestones Children’s Center in collaboration with Little Lukes Preschool & Childcare Center is on a mission to build a bright future for every child by bringing extraordinary special education to children in need.

When you join Milestones Children’s Center, you are joining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change the lives of families across Central New York. We’re a team of thoughtful Special Education Teachers, expert Speech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists. Above all, we are committed to helping each other succeed, learn, and grow—all while bringing care to families of children with special needs.

No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we’re confident that you will find it at Milestones Children’s Center.

Choose from school‑based preschool and childcare centers across Central New York, including East Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Fulton, Oswego, Camillus, Pulaski, and Watertown. Traveling itinerant home positions are also available in full time or part time.

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our preschool team. In this role, you will work with our phenomenal team of certified Lead Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, School Psychologist, and Certified Teacher Assistants to support the children in our care.

• Provide exceptional care and instruction (80% time)
  • Support the development and education of preschool children with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years, inside the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher. We are an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center. Children with special needs are taught in the same classroom as typically developing children.
  • Teach basic academic, behavior, social interaction, and life skills using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Support the child’s understanding of the curriculum and behavior needs through strong, language‑based, one‑on‑one interaction.
• Classroom Culture (10% time)
  • Implement effective classroom management, as needed. As an Inclusion Preschool and Childcare Center you will be working in the classroom alongside the Lead Teacher.
  • Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious and excited to learn.
  • Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines.
• Planning and Data Analysis (10%)
  • Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress for IEPs of the children.
  • Document your work including notes, care plans and ongoing progress in our paperless electronic record system.
  • Prepare goals and instructional materials according to the goals established by the Individual Education Plan. Coordinate curriculum implementation with preschool team.
  • Discuss the development of the IEP with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others.

• A passion for our mission to redefine special needs preschool for children and their families.
• Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental, and social‑emotional delays and a drive to learn and expand your skills.
• A warm, engaging approach with a…