Special Education Teacher (Brooklyn)

Gersh Autism Academy•New York, NY

9d•$64,400 - $64,400•Onsite

About The Position

Gersh Autism Academy in Brooklyn, New York, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the primary educator for assigned students in a school and classroom setting. This is a year-round, 12-month school program. The teacher provides in-school instruction, communicates with students and their parents or caretakers, and supports students’ participation and progress in their education. Teachers receive training on the software programs and tools used for instruction and use digital platforms when applicable. The role includes planning and delivering instruction aligned with each student’s IEP goals, documenting attendance, lesson implementation and measurable outcomes, and participating in CSE/IEP meetings as needed. The teacher also prepares instructional resources, monitors student participation, coaches and mentors parents, and communicates progress and roadblocks to a supervisor and/or BCBA. The position is based in Downtown Brooklyn and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one weekly team meeting until 4:00 p.m. Occasional before- or after-school hours may be required at the discretion of administrative staff. Candidates should be comfortable teaching in the school building. The role involves working in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment and may require physical intervention or support to ensure student safety, including CPI procedures when needed. Salary depends on degree, certifications, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field, or professional certification.
Ability to obtain New York Teaching Certification.
Ability to work in a school building and classroom setting.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday.
Ability to lift at least 50–65 pounds and assist or physically support students.
Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment; multitask and shift priorities quickly; exercise sound judgment in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations; work effectively on a team; and perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.
Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, special education, or a related field.
Experience working with students with ADHD, learning disabilities, HFA, and other related disabilities.
Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Experience in assessment and report writing.

Responsibilities

Lead daily in-school instructional programs to support student achievement.
Communicate and work with parents or caretakers to support each child’s successful participation.
Use motivational strategies and appropriate teaching resources to encourage student learning and engagement.
Provide daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with each student’s IEP goals.
Record daily attendance, including the date and start and end times of classroom instruction.
Complete daily session notes documenting the lesson plan, including its objective, activity, and measurable outcome.
Participate in CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
Update IEPs and goals as needed.
Coach and mentor parents to support their child’s daily learning.
Prepare resources, lesson plans, and materials.
Monitor and document student participation.
Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to the direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend training and use instructional software, digital platforms, and tools when applicable.
Maintain student safety, including physically intervening or using CPI procedures when required and trained.