Special Education Head Teacher - Private School

Special Education Teacher / Head Teacher – Private School

United Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced Special Education Teachers / Head Teachers for full-time permanent positions with a prestigious private Special Education school in Downtown Manhattan. We are hiring Elementary, Middle School, and High School Special Education Teachers for Grades 1–12.

Current Special Education Teacher openings include:

• 2 Elementary Special Education Head Teachers – Grades 1–6
• 2 Middle School / High School Head Teachers – Grades 6–12
• • Grades 6–12 positions are open to general Special Education Teachers or content-area specialists

Location: Downtown Manhattan, NYC – easily accessible by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, C, J, Z, R, and W trains
Salary: $70,000–$85,000 DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Responsibilities for the Special Education Teacher / Head Teacher:

• Developing individualized academic plans and learning goals based on student needs and assessment data
• Planning and delivering differentiated Special Education instruction for students in Grades 1–12
• Adapting curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Supervising and providing guidance to 1:1 and 2:1 classroom instructors and support staff
• Monitoring and analyzing student progress in academics, communication, behavior, and social-emotional skills
• Conducting and contributing to academic and behavioral assessments
• Implementing individualized student programming and educational goals
• Creating a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment
• Collaborating with therapists, related service providers, behavioral staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Participating in student meetings and contributing to educational and behavioral planning
• Communicating regularly with parents and caregivers regarding student performance and progress
• Working closely with faculty and school leadership to support academic and behavioral success

Requirements for the Special Education Teacher / Head Teacher:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in a Special Education classroom or school setting
• NYS Teaching Certification / New York State Teacher Certification appropriate to the position
• Experience teaching students with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, or academic needs
• Strong classroom management, curriculum development, and differentiated instruction skills
• Ability to effectively lead a classroom team and supervise instructional support staff
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Content-area expertise in English/ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, or another academic subject is welcomed for Grades 6–12 positions

Qualified Special Education Teachers, SPED Teachers, Elementary Teachers, Middle School Teachers, High School Teachers, and Special Education Head Teachers seeking a full-time teaching opportunity in Manhattan are encouraged to apply.

Join a collaborative private school environment where teachers work closely with multidisciplinary professionals to provide individualized instruction and support to students with special learning needs.

Apply today for immediate consideration for our Special Education Teacher and Head Teacher openings in New York City.

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