Knowledge Road·New York
The Special Education Teacher will deliver high-quality, individualized, and small-group instruction to students with disabilities according to their IESP mandates, ensuring weekly fulfillment and maintaining coordination with the school schedule. Responsibilities also include developing progress reports, documenting service delivery, creating engaging lesson plans, and collaborating with families and school staff to support student achievement.
Special Education Teacher (SETSS) – Manhattan, NY – School Day or After School – Part-Time Overview/Impact: Are you a dedicated Special Education Teacher eager to create a significant impact on students' academic achievement in Manhattan?
Knowledge Road is seeking a part-time Special Education Teacher (SETSS) to join our team and deliver critical support to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools.
With a major city-wide shortage of qualified special education professionals, your expertise is critically needed to ensure students receive the personalized instruction they require.
This provides the chance to engage directly with students who need specialized academic assistance, helping them reach their educational goals through focused intervention and evidence-based instruction.
As a SETSS provider with Knowledge Road, you'll deliver individualized and small-group instruction in school settings, collaborating closely with families and school teams to promote student progress and academic achievement.
As a Special Education Teacher (SETSS) with Knowledge Road, you will: Offer high-quality, individualized, and small-group instruction to students with disabilities, in accordance with their Individualized Education Service Programs (IESP). Ensure fulfillment of each student's weekly IESP mandates and maintain an intervention schedule coordinated with the school timetable. Develop and submit quarterly progress reports and maintain regular family communication with updates on progress and next steps. Document service delivery and student performance in Knowledge Road's system with precise and timely documentation. Create and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each individual student. Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other school staff to build a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. Track and evaluate student progress, providing regular updates to families and school-based teams. Attend IESP meetings as required, providing professional insights and recommendations to support
$60 - $100 per hour (1099). Rate varies by group size and assignment. Individual IESP sessions typically begin at $60/hr. Why Join Knowledge Road?
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Road, you will benefit from: 1099 contractor position with prompt, dependable payments Efficient administrative and documentation processes Helpful team providing DOE compliance and scheduling assistance Professional community of NYC school-based practitioners EEO Statement Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Candidates must possess a valid NYS Students with Disabilities certification (B-2, 1-6, 7-12, or All Grades) or NYS Literacy Specialist certification, along with a minimum of two years of relevant experience, including teaching Mathematics and ELA. Applicants must also have dependable transportation and must not have been employed by NYC DOE within the last 12 months, requiring NYC DOE fingerprinting clearance.
Market context
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