DIRFloortime Special Ed Teacher — Impact & Collaboration

Rebecca School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

School breaks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rebecca School in New York is seeking a Special Education Teacher to design and deliver individualized instruction rooted in the DIRFloortime model, helping students with neurodevelopmental differences build communication, social, and emotional skills.

You will collaborate with therapists, families, and peers to create a joyful, supportive learning environment, collect data to guide goals, and foster independence across settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• New York State certification in Special Education (or eligibility).
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder or developmental differences.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the DIRFloortime® approach and relationship-based teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized instructional programs tailored to student strengths and needs.
• Incorporate social-emotional and sensory regulation goals into daily learning activities.
• Collaborate with therapists, paraprofessionals, and families to ensure consistent support across settings.
• Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction and goal setting.
• Foster a positive, safe, and engaging classroom that encourages communication and independence.

Skills

DIRFloortime

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

New York State certification in Special Education (or eligibility)

Job description

Rebecca School in New York is seeking a Special Education Teacher to design and deliver individualized instruction rooted in the DIRFloortime model, helping students with neurodevelopmental differences build communication, social, and emotional skills.

You will collaborate with therapists, families, and peers to create a joyful, supportive learning environment, collect data to guide goals, and foster independence across settings.