School-Age Special Ed Teacher (MA/MS) - Make a Difference

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Paid Training

Medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, E‑

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MA/MS for the School Age Program in Huntington, NY. This full-time, on-site role offers a 32.5 hour workweek with a salary of $51,000–$84,000 per year.

The Teacher will develop IEP-based instruction, set up classroom routines, and collaborate with board-certified professionals to support growth. The position includes comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must possess a master’s degree and NYS Teaching Certification in Special Education.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.
• Interest in working with developmentally disabled individuals is required.

Responsibilities

• The Teacher sets up the classroom, structures the schedule, and follows procedures in setting up program books and data collection systems for the purpose of implementing the IEPs of the students in the class.
• The Teacher develops and uses appropriate or recommended behavior management systems, behavior support plans, reinforcement schedules, positive teaching techniques, etc. in accordance with Brightway Living & Learning policy.
• The Teacher plans and implements a daily structured program, incorporating activities to achieve IEP goals and activities to promote generalization.
• The Teacher prepares and maintains required records and paperwork (i.e. attendance, student program books, lesson plans, daily data, graphed summaries, parent communication notebooks, anecdotal records, progress reports, educational evaluation, recommended IEP, etc.)
• The Teacher communicates regularly with parents/CRP regarding student progress via written communication, phone contacts, school meetings, etc.
• The Teacher attends and passes all required trainings, staff meetings, in-services, team meetings, quarterly review meetings, CSE meetings, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree

NYS Certification in Special Education

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MA/MS for the School Age Program in Huntington, NY. This full-time, on-site role offers a 32.5 hour workweek with a salary of $51,000–$84,000 per year.

The Teacher will develop IEP-based instruction, set up classroom routines, and collaborate with board-certified professionals to support growth. The position includes comprehensive benefits and ongoing training.