NY High School SPED Teacher Immediate Opening (2025-2026)

Austin Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,040 - 113,198; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

A progressive education organization is seeking a dedicated SPED Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year in New York. The role focuses on fostering an enriching learning environment while applying data-driven instruction. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, teaching experience, and New York certification. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $66,040 to $113,198, along with medical and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Utilize data from assessments to drive instruction.
• Collaborate with school team to improve instructional skills.

Skills

Strong instructional and classroom management skills

High level of personal organization and planning

Embraces feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0

Master’s degree preferred

Certification in New York

Job description

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NY High School SPED Teacher Immediate Opening (2025-2026)

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are a part of your weekly experience.

In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.

At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.

Join us, and be part of a team that is transforming lives through the power of education.

Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include but are not limited to:

Outstanding academic achievement and personal development

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.
• Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Professional learning, development and growth

• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Skills and Characteristics

• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• High level of personal organization and planning.
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.

Educational Background and Work Experience

• Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.
  • If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered
• New York certified or in the process of obtaining a certification.
  • NY: If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
• Employees at Achievement First are provided with a competitive salary. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. Teacher salaries in NY range from $66,040-$113,198.
• As a regular full time employee of Achievement First, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and paid Family Leave.