Special Education Teacher – IEP & Behavior Support Champion

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday pay

401K

Life insurance

Student loan repayment assistance

SATRI/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher in New York to translate IEPs into effective classroom plans and ensure progress toward academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principal and work onsite to support diverse learners aged 6-21.

Responsibilities include developing instructional plans aligned with IEPs, collaborating with content teachers, monitoring progress, and participating in CSE meetings while applying crisis prevention and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related subject area.
• Must obtain NYS certification in Special Education or relevant subject area within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional plans based on a student’s IEP and grade-level curricula.
• Differentiate lessons with content-area teachers to meet diverse needs.
• Develop and implement IEPs, provide specially designed instruction, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Complete progress reports and IEP updates; participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate behavior plans, monitor behavior data, and assist staff with crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP development

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

NYS certification within one year

Job description

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher in New York to translate IEPs into effective classroom plans and ensure progress toward academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principal and work onsite to support diverse learners aged 6-21.

Responsibilities include developing instructional plans aligned with IEPs, collaborating with content teachers, monitoring progress, and participating in CSE meetings while applying crisis prevention and