Special Education Teacher

TES Staffing • Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and New York State Special Education certification preferred
• Higher compensation considered for candidates with experience working with medically fragile students and strong classroom experience

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level