Vanderheyden, Inc.·Town of North Greenbush, New York
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for delivering primary instruction, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students. They also manage classroom resources, supervise teacher aides, and participate in school meetings to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.
As this list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as business needs require.
Must be available to work a first shift, 36-hour work week.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
Seek opinions and alternative viewpoints in decision-making. Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.
$55,000 annually for bachelor's level and $65,000 annually for master's.
Vanderheyden is committed to the Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community. The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those services.
Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and New York State Teacher certification in special education, with a Master's degree preferred. Experience teaching Math for grades 7-12 and working with at-risk youth or students with special needs is highly desired.
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.