Special Education Teacher for Brain-Based Learners

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI in New York is seeking a qualified special education teacher to lead a classroom of students with brain-based disabilities (ages 3–21). You will plan lessons, support instruction, and manage behavior to promote literacy, numeracy, and life skills.

Collaborate with school therapy teams, participate in IEP meetings, document goals, and communicate with families. The role requires NYS certification and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current certification and registration as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades B-2, 1-6, 7-12 and/or All Grades) or Permanent Special Education Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in education and active pursuit of master’s level education in a New York State Registered Program for Special Education Teacher’s Certificate (or equivalent).
• Two years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare and/or school-based role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task & meet deadlines
• Highly flexible personality type

Responsibilities

• Oversees a classroom of school-aged children with brain-based disabilities and/or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioural management support to students, both individually and in small groups.
• Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.
• Collaborates with each student’s school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student.
• Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) process including IEP meetings and team meetings, or legal hearings, when necessary and appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates and/or meets with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their child’s activities and progress.
• Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and/or Associate Special Education Teachers in their classroom.
• Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Master’s degree in special education (preferred)

NY State certification for Teachers of Students with Disabilities

Job description

YAI in New York is seeking a qualified special education teacher to lead a classroom of students with brain-based disabilities (ages 3–21). You will plan lessons, support instruction, and manage behavior to promote literacy, numeracy, and life skills.

Collaborate with school therapy teams, participate in IEP meetings, document goals, and communicate with families. The role requires NYS certification and strong organizational skills.