Special Education Teacher

Bond Health; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers to support early childhood and school-based programs across New York. Teachers will lead classrooms for preschool and school-age students and supervise teacher assistants to ensure compliance with regulations and program standards.

The role requires NYS certification in Special Education (and Early Childhood/N-6 where applicable), fingerprinting clearance, TEACH registration, and completion of DV/Child Abuse courses.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State Certification in Special Education.
• Must hold NYS Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 for Day Care and UPK Teachers.
• Fingerprint clearance by the Board of Education and Department of Investigation is required.
• Must be registered on the TEACH website.
• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses.
• Pre-employment Physical Exam including PPD, MMR, TDAP, Varicella.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom activities adapted to student needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate IFSP / IEP goals and objectives.
• Participate in student evaluations, intake processes, and annual reviews.
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans, materials, and classroom environments.
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and required reports.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and parents/guardians.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate Teacher Assistants.
• Participate in student transitions and related program activities.
• Ensure student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
• Assist with student mobility, positioning, feeding, and toileting as needed.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and management sessions.
• Participate in curriculum development and in-service training.
• Provide supervision and training to student teachers when assigned.
• Remain current with developments in special education practices.

Skills

Classroom management

IFSP/IEP development

Student evaluations

Education

New York State Certification in Special Education

New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6

TEACH registration

Job description

Special Education Teachers – Early Childhood / School-Based

Weekly Pay | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Position Overview

We are is seeking dedicated and certified Special Education Teachers to support early childhood and school-based programs throughout New York. This role is ideal for educators passionate about working with children with special needs in structured and supportive learning environments.

Minimum Requirements

• New York State Certification in Special Education
• New York State Certification in Early Childhood Education or N-6 (for Day Care and UPK Teachers)
• Meet all additional New York State certification requirements
• Must be fingerprinted, or willing to be fingerprinted, by the Board of Education and Department of Investigation
• Must be registered on the TEACH website
• Certified completion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse courses
• Pre-employment Physical Exam (within one year), including documentation of: PPD, MMR, TDAP, Varicella

Position Summary

Under general direction, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for conducting educational classes for preschool and school-age students within Special Education, Early Intervention, Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK), or Day Care programs. The Teacher serves as the team leader and provides supervision to Teacher Assistants while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and program standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom activities adapted to student needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate IFSP / IEP goals and objectives
• Participate in student evaluations, intake processes, and annual reviews
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans, materials, and classroom environments
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress records, and required reports
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and parents / guardians
• Supervise, support, and evaluate Teacher Assistants
• Participate in student transitions and related program activities
• Ensure student dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
• Assist with student mobility, positioning, feeding, and toileting as needed
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and management sessions
• Participate in curriculum development and in-service training
• Provide supervision and training to student teachers when assigned
• Remain current with developments in special education practices