The Fedcap Group·Town of Mount Pleasant, New York
The Special Education Teacher will design a motivating classroom environment and provide daily lesson plans while maintaining progress scales for each pupil. They will also collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the educational needs of students are met.
We are hiring in Valhalla NY!
Join us at Easterseals NY- Valhalla for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher.
What You'll Do The Special Education Teacher works in our integrated preschool classroom and collaborates with the classroom staff to create a safe, warm and caring educational environment for our students.
The Teacher will follow OCFS regulations, The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, schoolwide PBIS initiative, and collaborate with therapeutic staff, parents, education consultant, and administration.
Your Responsibilities Will Include: Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.
Provide a daily, written lesson plan.
Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the summer session.
Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and IEP Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the summer session.
Submit progress reports to appropriate parties as requested.
Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings/trainings as required.
Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency.
Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities.
Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information.
Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easterseals.
You're a great fit for this role if you have: Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
Meet minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.
NYS Birth - Grade 2 certification / Students with disabilities.
Compensation & Benefits Compensation $55,000-$60,000 (depending on credentials and experience 10-month position with the option to work for the summer session for increased compensation
Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating) Retirement plan 403(b) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life/Accident insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and meet the minimum requirements of the State Board of Education. They should also possess NYS Birth - Grade 2 certification and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Special education teachers in New York are consistently in demand, especially for early childhood and elementary settings where licensure and classroom readiness matter. These roles are competitive because districts and programs often look for candidates with New York State Special Education certification, a valid driver’s license, and preferred skills like a master’s degree and MS Word proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification area and prepare examples of student support strategies before applying.