Special Education Teacher

Cross Country Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education in New York, NY is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities in a structured school environment. You will develop differentiated lessons, monitor progress, document outcomes, and collaborate with families and school staff to promote student growth.

A NYS Special Education Certification is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred and NYS Teacher Certification is required; Special Education Certification preferred.
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.
• Experience with students with disabilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in a structured school environment.
• Develop and implement differentiated lessons addressing academic, developmental, behavioral, and functional needs.
• Monitor student progress, maintain documentation, and adjust instructional strategies to support goals.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff to create a student-centered learning approach.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree preferred

New York State Teacher Certification required

Special Education Certification preferred

Job description

Help students reach their full potential and make a lasting difference in their lives! Join Cross Country Education as a Special Education Teacher in New York, NY and provide individualized instruction, encouragement, and support that helps students grow academically, developmentally, and personally.

Position Overview

• Provide specialized instruction and individualized support to students with disabilities in a structured, supportive school environment.
• Develop and implement engaging, differentiated lessons that address students’ academic, developmental, behavioral, and functional needs.
• Monitor student progress, maintain appropriate documentation, and adjust instructional strategies to support individual goals and growth.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers, and school staff to create a consistent, student-centered approach to learning and development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid New York State Teacher Certification required; Special Education Certification preferred
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred, along with strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills

Why Join Cross Country Education?

• Earn $49.40 - $50.40per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Special Education Teacher, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to supportlong-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a guaranteed 37.5-hour workweek and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2