Special Education Teachers (SY 2025-2026)

The Community Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Group seeks passionate Special Education Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and a commitment to supporting students with special needs. Responsibilities include providing tailored instruction, collaborating with families and staff, and ensuring compliance with IEPs. A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Stipends for after-school programs

Stipends for school vacation work

Qualifications

• Passion for CDCPS' mission and values.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction based on students' IEPs.
• Write goals for IEP meetings and maintain logs.
• Collaborate with families and staff to develop and implement 504 Plans and IEPs.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Communication

Flexibility

Patience

Sense of Humor

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Valid Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities Teaching License

Job description

Special Education Teachers (SY 2025-2026)

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CDCPS seeks passionate Special Education Teachers (also known as Learning Specialists) with outstanding academic backgrounds to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS manages multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, serving 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We provide a rigorous, student-centered academic program while supporting students' social, emotional, and holistic well-being. Our dedicated teams ensure our teachers' success.

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) Special Education Teachers advocate, develop, monitor, and guide students with special needs to ensure their success inside and outside the classroom. Learning Specialists believe that all students can succeed with proper scaffolds. They offer holistic support while maintaining high expectations. As part of the Student Support Team, Learning Specialists also provide consultation services to staff to foster student growth.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Provide one-on-one, pull-out, and small group instruction, supporting inclusion classrooms and differentiating instruction based on students' IEPs.
• Maintain and adhere to daily activity schedules.
• Modify, accommodate, and differentiate instruction collaboratively with classroom teachers.
• Observe students and provide feedback.
• Conduct evaluation testing and gather academic data.
• Write goals for IEP meetings, maintain logs, and conduct ongoing assessments.
• Write progress reports and clerical notes related to IEPs, 504 Plans, or regular education plans.
• Serve as case managers for students with IEPs.
• Assist incoming IEP students.
• Collaborate with families, teachers, SST, and the Special Education Team to develop and implement 504 Plans and IEPs with appropriate accommodations.
• Participate in annual reviews and re-evaluations, providing input for students involved in three-year re-evaluations.
• Attend parent conferences and SST meetings; lead IEP meetings as needed.
• Participate in other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive package with comprehensive health benefits, along with stipends for after-school programs and school vacation work.

Qualifications:

• Passion for CDCPS' mission, values, and educational model.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Moderate Disabilities Teaching License (PreK-8 or 5-12).
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Strong collaborative planning, problem-solving, communication skills.
• Flexibility, patience, and a good sense of humor.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Participation in E-Verify; commitment to equal employment opportunity and a discrimination-free work environment.