Special Education Teacher – Math for At‑Risk Youth

Vanderheyden, Inc.; Wynantskill (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a dedicated special education teacher for grades 7-12 in New York. You will deliver instruction, develop lesson plans aligned to NY State Standards, and assess student progress within IEP and BSP frameworks.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and NYS certification in special education; experience with at-risk youth is valued. The role emphasizes safe classrooms, collaboration, and ongoing professional engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• New York State Teacher certification in special education is required.
• Experience teaching Math to grades 7-12 is preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the primary instruction to students as scheduled.
• Prepare lesson plans and instructional material based on the New York State Standards.
• Evaluate and record academic progress of each student.
• Maintain and follow the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each classified student.
• Maintain and follow the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) for each student.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment within the classroom.
• Assess and record program outcomes on the agency database.
• Assign tasks and monitor the performance of the teacher aide.
• Assume other responsibilities that belong to all educational staff members such as participation in the behavior management program, ensuring the health, safety, and supervision of students, and enforcing the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Initiate communication and consultation with other staff in response to student concerns.
• Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with all agency staff.
• Develop supportive and nurturing relationships with students while consistently reinforcing program expectations.
• Participate fully and effectively in school meetings or teams including Committee on Special Education meetings, Department meetings, and teacher meetings.
• Manage and maintain classroom resources.

Skills

Experience teaching Math (7-12)

Experience with at-risk youth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

New York State Teacher certification in special education

Job description

Vanderheyden, Inc. is seeking a dedicated special education teacher for grades 7-12 in New York. You will deliver instruction, develop lesson plans aligned to NY State Standards, and assess student progress within IEP and BSP frameworks.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and NYS certification in special education; experience with at-risk youth is valued. The role emphasizes safe classrooms, collaboration, and ongoing professional engagement.