Special Education Teacher

Variety Child Learning Center; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(a) Pension Contribution

Life insurance

Job summary

A nonprofit agency for children in Syosset seeks Special Education Teachers. Responsibilities include developing individualized instruction and implementing a curriculum per state standards. Candidates must hold a degree in special education and NYS certification in Students with Disabilities. The role offers a supportive environment with flexible scheduling, health benefits, and participation in team meetings for IEP development. Ideal for new graduates looking to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education or related field required.
• Must hold NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities.
• Additional certifications such as ELL are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction.
• Plan and implement curriculum as per New York State guidelines.
• Monitor and document student progress in compliance with standards.
• Collaborate in CPSE meetings for IEP development.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Individualized instruction development

Curriculum planning

Student progress monitoring

Collaboration with service providers

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education

NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities

Additional ELL certification

Job description

Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is a 4410 not-for-profit agency providing quality educational and therapeutic services to young children with disabilities. Our facilities are located in Syosset, Levittown, and East Northport, NY. Our schools operate 12 months/year following a school-based calendar. Hours are typically 8:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.

We are currently accepting applications for Special Education Teachers with immediate, July, and September start dates. Recent graduates welcome! Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with each student’s IEP goals across all developmental domains
• Plan and implement curriculum consistent with the New York State Prekindergarten Learning Standards and Early Learning Guidelines.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress; maintain accurate data and prepare required progress reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with related service providers and participate in CPSE meetings to support coordinated service delivery and IEP development.
• Establish and maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment; implement positive behavior supports and individualized behavior plans as needed.

Communicate effectively with families and supervise/support classroom staff to ensure consistent implementation of instructional and behavioral strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or related field
• NYS Professional Certification in Students with Disabilities Birth to Grade 2 or All Grades
• Additional ELL certification a plus

Salary: Benefits

Flexible Schedule, School Breaks (up 7 weeks), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, New York Sick Leave, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Retirement Account, 401(a) Pension Contribution, Life Insurance Vision, Insurance

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment. Activities usually take place in the classroom, in the gym, outside on the playground, or in special activity rooms. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, I-pads, printers/fax/scanner, telephone, and shredder.

Physical Demands

This role may be physically demanding. The employee is required to be non-sedentary. Must be able to stand; run, walk; sit; bend, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; The employee must be able to lift an average pre-school age child (35 pounds) and school age child (50 pounds).