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Special Education Teacher

WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHIL·City of Yonkers, New York

$56,000 - $78,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The teacher is responsible for implementing individualized education programs and supervising classroom staff, including teaching assistants and aides. They must also conduct student assessments, maintain accurate progress logs, and coordinate with parents and clinical teams.

Job DetailsLevel

  • ExperiencedJob
  • Location: 40
  • Brewster
  • Campus -
  • Yonkers,
  • NY 10701Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeEducation
  • Level: 4
  • Year
  • DegreeSalary
  • Range: $56,000.00 - $78,000.00
  • Salary/yearTravel
  • Percentage:
  • NoneJob
  • Shift: DayEducation The qualified applicant will hold at least a Bachelor's Degree and a valid New York State Teacher Certificate in Special Education from an accredited institution. It is expected that the candidate will pursue Professional Certification as soon as possible if the candidate does not hold such certification. The candidate will have five (5) years to obtain Professional Certification. The qualified candidate will show evidence of continued graduate study leading towards Professional Certification and Masters Degree completion. If the candidate holds Professional Certificate he/she must complete Professional Development every five (5) years. Experience The qualified candidate will have demonstrated successful experience with disabled children in addition to the required student and/or practicum teaching. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) To implement an individualized education program according to the specific needs of each child attending. To assign and supervise Teaching Assistants, Aides and volunteers working within the classroom. To work cooperatively with other disciplines in the delivery of support services. To supervise student and practicum teachers as they are assigned. To complete an initial assessment of each child with available materials on order to confirm or determine accurate current levels of functioning. To insure the establishment of realistic long and short term goals and objectives according to the results of the initial assessment and in comparison with information received from the referring school district. To apply accepted methods of teaching in order to successfully realize the goals established. To periodically re-evaluate progress of the children assigned. To present information as requested on the children in attendance, and to work cooperatively with, the Clinical Education Team. To develop and implement daily plans as relating to the individual needs of the children. To establish and maintain an accurate log on each child. To maintain at least weekly documented written or phone contact with the parents of the children. To plan and conduct, in cooperation with Social Work and in conjunction with the Education Coordinator or his/her designee, parent conference, including representatives from other disciplines and referring school districts. To complete periodic written progress reports to be sent to the parent and school district. To attend local school district Committee for Special Education annual review meetings as assigned by the Education Coordinator. To perform their duties appropriate to a special education classroom teacher that may be assigned by the Education Coordinator or his/her designee. To work cooperatively with representatives of Colleges and Universities in the implementation of effective programs for student and practicum teachers assigned. To assist representatives of Colleges and Universities in completing an accurate evaluation of student and practicum teachers. To assign members of the classroom staff to specific activities planned by the teacher leading to the achievement of the stated goals and objectives for the children attending. To conduct at least weekly classroom staff meetings in order to evaluate the effectiveness of member of the classroom staff. To provide direct supervision of the activities of the members of the classroom staff. Position Qualifications Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conducts conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal. Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.
  • SKILLS &
  • Abilities
  • Computer
  • Skills: Must have working knowledge of computer, Microsoft Word, Internet, and email.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and a valid New York State Teacher Certificate in Special Education. Demonstrated successful experience working with disabled children is required.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Microsoft Word
  • Active listening
  • Analytical skills
  • Staff supervision
  • Team building
  • Data logging
  • Parent communication
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional planning
  • Special education
  • Student assessment
  • Individualized education program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$56,000 - $78,000/yr
Location
City of Yonkers, New York
Posted
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHIL

The Westchester School for Special Children is a New York State Approved, private non-profit school serving children with disabilities from New York City, Stamford Ct., the County of Westchester, City of Yonkers and surrounding areas. The school was founded in 1983 and moved to...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
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New York special education roles stay in demand

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.

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