Special Education Teacher (25384)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

SATRI program training

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services in Schenectady, NY is seeking a full-time Special Education teacher to develop and implement IEPs for students aged 5–7, with differentiated instruction and collaboration with content teachers.

Requirements include NYS certification in Special Education or enrollment within one year; a Master’s degree is preferred. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, PTO, and a $5,000 retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Requires NYS certification in Special Education or enrollment in program within one year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education; Master’s preferred in related field.
• Ability to work with students ages 5–7 with emotional/behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Follow all agency policies and regulations for the school and students.
• Develop and implement individualized instructional plans aligned with IEPs.
• Coordinate strategies to reinforce material to match student needs and abilities.
• Develop behavior plans and oversee data collection and crisis prevention techniques.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP collaboration

Classroom management

CSE collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Special Education (preferred)

NYS certification in Special Education or related area

Job description

Overview

Location: Schenectady, NY 12304. Position: Full Time. Education Level: Masters. Salary Range: $58,500.00 – $68,250.00. Travel: None. Shift: Day. Retention Bonus: $5,000 (paid in two parts, 50% at 90 days and 50% at one year). Availability: Monday – Friday; no weekends.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about the school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a student’s IEP and grade/subject area curricula; collaborate with content area teachers to ensure lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate the creation of strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on understanding of individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of behavior plans to manage student behavior, maintain classroom discipline, oversee the collection of behavior data, assist staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques, de-escalation, and teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

Requirements and Education

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (Master’s Degree preferred) or subject area, and the ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 5–7. General education certification with enrollment in a program leading to special education certification may be considered.
• Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or an appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program leading to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Free continuing education through the Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in clients’ lives. We empower children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We value the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.