Special Education Teacher (West Hempstead)
About The Position
Gersh Academy in West Hempstead, NY, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve as the primary educator for assigned students in a school setting. The role focuses on providing instruction, maintaining daily communication with students and their parents or caretakers, and supporting student achievement and engagement. This is a year-round, 12-month school program, with work performed in the school building and classroom. The teacher develops and delivers lessons aligned with each student’s IEP goals, prepares instructional resources and materials, monitors participation, and documents attendance, lesson implementation, objectives, activities, and measurable outcomes. The teacher participates in CSE/IEP meetings, updates IEPs and goals as needed, and communicates student progress and challenges to a supervisor and/or BCBA. The role also includes coaching and mentoring parents to support their child’s learning, using applicable digital platforms and tools, and performing other duties as assigned. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with one weekly team meeting lasting until 4:00 p.m. Occasional before- or after-school hours may be assigned at the discretion of administrative staff. The role requires the ability to support student safety, including physical intervention when required and trained, and to work effectively in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field, or professional certification.
- Ability to obtain New York State Teaching Certification.
- 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 remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly.
- Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment.
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities quickly.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in education, special education, or a related field.
- Experience working with students with ADHD, LD, HFA, and other related disabilities.
- Experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis.
- Experience in assessment and report writing.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily instructional programs in school to promote student achievement.
- Communicate and interface with parents or caretakers to support each child’s successful participation.
- Complete training and use applicable software programs, digital platforms, and instructional tools.
- 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’s objective, activity, and measurable outcome.
- Participate in CSE/IEP meetings as needed.
- Update IEPs and goals as needed.
- Coach and mentor parents to help them support their child’s daily learning.
- Prepare instructional resources, lesson plans, and materials.
- Monitor and document student participation.
- Communicate daily progress and roadblocks to the direct supervisor and/or BCBA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain student safety and, when required and appropriately trained, implement CPI procedures or physically intervene.
- Assist or physically support students, including lifting or guiding them when needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement plan with 401(k) matching.
- Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
- Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive work environment committed to personal and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation package; salary is based on education, certifications, and years of experience.
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Job Type
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