Special Education Teacher - Brooklyn (12-Month Program)

gershautism; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Vision

Retirement Plan (401k matching)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

AD&D)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for students aged 5-21 in a year-round school program. The role focuses on delivering instruction, communicating with families, and aligning lessons with each student’s IEP goals.

Responsibilities include leading daily instructional programs, attending CSE/IEP meetings, and coordinating with BCBA for student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in education, special education, or related field; NY teaching certification required.
• Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA and other related disabilities preferred.
• Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) preferred.
• Experience in assessment and report writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily instructional programs to drive student achievement in-school.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers to ensure student participation.
• Access trainings to learn software/tools used for instruction and utilize digital platforms when applicable.
• Use motivational strategies to engage students with age-appropriate resources.
• Prepare resources, lesson plans, and materials aligned to IEP goals.
• Document daily attendance and complete session notes with objectives and outcomes.
• Participate in CSE/IEP meetings and update IEPs/goals as needed.
• Coach and mentor parents to support daily learning.
• Monitor and document student participation and communicate progress to supervisor.

Skills

Experience with ADHD/LD/HFA

ABA knowledge

Assessment & report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Special Education

NY Teaching Certification

Job description

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the Primary Educator for students aged 5-21 in a year-round school program. The role focuses on delivering instruction, communicating with families, and aligning lessons with each student’s IEP goals.

Responsibilities include leading daily instructional programs, attending CSE/IEP meetings, and coordinating with BCBA for student progress.