Kindergarten Special Educator (Push-In/Push-Out Model)

Manhattan Day School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Day School on the Upper West Side seeks a skilled Special Educator for our Kindergarten team. The role focuses on behavioral management, executive functioning, and emotional regulation within a push-in/push-out model, working closely with classroom teachers and families.

We value relationship-based learning, developmentally responsive practice, and strong family partnerships, with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• NYS certification in Special Education (required).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education (Master’s preferred).
• Experience supporting early childhood or elementary-aged students.
• Strong background in behavioral management and executive functioning support.
• Calm, structured, and proactive approach to student support.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based model.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group academic support within and outside the classroom.
• Design and implement targeted interventions aligned with student learning goals.
• Support students in developing executive functioning skills such as task initiation, organization, flexibility, and self-monitoring.
• Create and implement proactive behavior plans rooted in skill-building strategies.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and families.
• Monitor student progress and maintain clear documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Behavioral management

Executive functioning support

Team collaboration

Calm demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Manhattan Day School, a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school on the Upper West Side, is seeking a skilled, thoughtful, and collaborative Special Educator to join our Kindergarten team.

Our Early Childhood programs are rooted in relationship-based learning, developmentally responsive practice, and strong partnerships with families. We are looking for an educator with deep expertise in behavioral management, executive functioning, and emotional regulation who can support students through a push-in/push-out model while working closely with classroom teachers.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individualized and small-group academic support within and outside the classroom

• Designing and implementing targeted interventions aligned with student learning goals

• Supporting students in developing executive functioning skills such as task initiation, organization, flexibility, and self-monitoring

• Creating and implementing proactive behavior plans rooted in skill-building strategies

• Collaborating closely with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and families

• Monitoring student progress and maintaining clear documentation

• Participating in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

• NYS certification in Special Education (required)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education (Master’s preferred)

• Experience supporting early childhood or elementary-aged students

• Strong background in behavioral management and executive functioning support

• Calm, structured, and proactive approach to student support

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based model

Salary commensurate with experience.