Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher develops and implements classroom instructional plans to support students’ academic and behavioral goals. The role involves working with students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges. The teacher works onsite at the Albany-Academy Main-PCFC location in Albany, New York, and reports to the Assistant Principle. The teacher plans instruction based on students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and grade- and subject-area curricula, collaborates with content area teachers to differentiate lessons, and develops and monitors IEPs and student progress. The position also includes coordinating classroom and individual behavior strategies, supporting staff with crisis prevention and de-escalation, and maintaining compliance with agency policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a subject area; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Ability to work with students ages 6–21 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Acquire New York State certification in Special Education or an appropriate subject area, or enroll in a program leading to New York State teacher certification, within one year of hire.
- General education certification with enrollment in a program leading to special education certification may be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Follow agency policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations concerning the school and students.
- Develop and implement classroom instructional plans based on students’ IEPs and grade- and subject-area curricula.
- Work with content area teachers to differentiate lessons to meet students’ needs.
- Develop and implement IEPs for students on the teacher’s caseload.
- Ensure accommodations and modifications are provided.
- Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
- Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in scheduled CSE meetings.
- Coordinate strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities.
- Create and modify materials to match student abilities.
- Develop and coordinate individual and classroom behavior plans to manage student behavior and maintain classroom discipline.
- Oversee the collection of behavior data.
- Assist classroom staff with crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation techniques.
- Teach students appropriate behavior strategies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment assistance
- Free training and continuing education unit (CEU) opportunities
- Free continuing education through the Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
