Special Education Teacher

Special Education teachers modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum; collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 plans and IEPs; provide academic, emotional, and physical support while fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment. Responsibilities include analyzing student work and assessments to ensure IEP compliance, gathering growth data and writing goals for annual IEP meetings, delivering pull-out/push-in/small group/1:1 instruction to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, building positive relationships with students and families, participating in weekly school-wide meetings, and engaging in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching to promote student achievement. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, NY certification eligibility, enrollment in a teacher-preparation program with maintaining a 2.5 GPA if the degree is not in education, and the goal of certification in NY within a reasonable period. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external partners and a commitment to social-emotional and academic development in urban K-12 settings.