Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Special Education Preschool Teacher TES Staffing is proud to partner with a mission-driven independent school in Rochester that joyfully celebrates children with special healthcare needs. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled Special Education Preschool Teachers to join their team. Position Details Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Employment Type: Direct Hire Salary: $54,000 – $70,000 Higher compensation considered for candidates with experience working with medically fragile students and strong classroom experience Benefits Generous Paid Time Off: 25 paid holidays 4 weeks PTO Paid breaks: Christmas–New Year’s & Fourth of July week Sick time included 90% employer-paid medical insurance (including dental & vision) 401(k) with: Immediate contributions 5% employer match after one year Key Responsibilities Deliver specialized developmental services and inclusive educational programming Provide family support services Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including: Pediatric nurses Early Intervention therapists Preschool therapists Implement high-quality programming for children in pediatric day-respite services Work within a co-teaching model Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations Supervise and support teacher aides (TAs) and classroom volunteers Develop and implement programs aligned with each child’s individual goals Foster an environment rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and compassion Qualifications Passionate, creative, and nurturing educator Strong classroom management and team collaboration skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High emotional intelligence and adaptability Commitment to a family-centered, team-based approach Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree and New York State Special Education certification preferred Minimum of 3 years classroom management experience preferred Experience working with children from birth to school-age Ability to: Develop inclusive, engaging learning activities Create lesson plans for diverse learning and communication styles Minimum of: 12 credits in early childhood education, special education, or related field OR 2 years of equivalent experience teaching or supervising children with developmental or healthcare needs Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Requirements
- Passionate, creative, and nurturing educator
- Strong classroom management and team collaboration skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- High emotional intelligence and adaptability
- Commitment to a family-centered, team-based approach
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Ability to: Develop inclusive, engaging learning activities Create lesson plans for diverse learning and communication styles
- Minimum of: 12 credits in early childhood education, special education, or related field OR 2 years of equivalent experience teaching or supervising children with developmental or healthcare needs
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree and New York State Special Education certification preferred
- Minimum of 3 years classroom management experience preferred
- Experience working with children from birth to school-age
Responsibilities
- Deliver specialized developmental services and inclusive educational programming
- Provide family support services
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including: Pediatric nurses Early Intervention therapists Preschool therapists
- Implement high-quality programming for children in pediatric day-respite services
- Work within a co-teaching model
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
- Supervise and support teacher aides (TAs) and classroom volunteers
- Develop and implement programs aligned with each child’s individual goals
- Foster an environment rooted in inclusion, empowerment, and compassion
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off: 25 paid holidays
- 4 weeks PTO
- Paid breaks: Christmas–New Year’s & Fourth of July week
- Sick time included
- 90% employer-paid medical insurance (including dental & vision)
- 401(k) with: Immediate contributions 5% employer match after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
