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Special Education Head Teacher

The Shirley Aninias School·New York

$70,000 - $95,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

The head teacher will create and implement individualized educational plans and behavior strategies for students with special needs. They are also responsible for supervising assistant teachers and facilitating daily school routines and community outings.

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Donation matching Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate NYS Certified Special Education Teacher. The successful candidate will work with children ages 4 - 13 with a range of special needs and disabilities, creating individualized educational plans to help each student reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

  • Work with small groups of students on activities focused on goal acquisition, social skills and communication in accordance with teacher established lesson plans and a student’s IEP
  • Implement behavior plans in accordance with student’s BIPs and classroom behavior management strategies and collect data when needed for progress monitoring
  • Supervise and mentor assistant teachers
  • Carryover daily school routines
  • Work on ADL skills
  • Go on community outings to practice real-life skills
  • Work with individual student(s) or small groups of students on special instructional curriculum/projects/lessons; assisting students in the use of instructional resources
  • Hours: 7:30am- 3:30pm
  • School is located in lower Manhattan.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Childhood Special Education (required)
  • NYS Teaching Certificate (preferred)
  • Experience working with children with a range of special needs and disabilities and students with behavioral challenges
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a team

We offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of students with special needs. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and helping students reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$70,000 - $95,000/yr
Location
New York
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The Shirley Aninias School

The Shirley Aninias School is a culmination of 25 years of educational experience coalesced into a teaching philosophy that all children can learn and participate in a group and community setting with their peers.

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeEducational
Size11-50 employees
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