Special Education Teacher (1-6)

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Department: Lynde School

Position Summary

Deliver individualized academic and behavioral instruction to students with disabilities in alignment with NYSED standards, IEPs, and agency policies. Promote student growth in a supportive, inclusive environment. Full-time, 10-month position with a 6-week summer program; requires flexibility for meetings, family communication, and professional development.

Department

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, & several more offers.

Compensation

$47,256 - $60,879 (yearly)

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, normal school hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging 6:1:1 classroom environment in alignment with student needs and behavioral plans.
• Provide active supervision of students at all times to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with individualized education and behavior plans.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that are standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and differentiated to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to support staff to ensure consistency in instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with state regulations and agency procedures, ensuring all mandated services and accommodations are delivered.
• Track and document student progress toward IEP goals through data collection, assessments, and observations; adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
• Use assessment data, observations, and professional judgment to make informed instructional and programmatic recommendations.
• Design engaging and personalized learning activities that reflect student interests, learning styles, and developmental levels.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development using trauma-informed and restorative practices.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with families, service providers, administrators, and support staff to promote consistency and student success across settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including lesson plans, IEP progress, incident reports, and parent communication logs.
• Participate in required training and professional development, including maintaining TCI certification, to support continuous professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned