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Special Education Teacher - Penn Yan, NY

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Penn Yan, NYFull-time$50–60K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$50–60K/yr
Location
Penn Yan, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Initial Certification Or Higher, requiredNYS Teaching Certification, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Mozaic is hiring a Special Education Teacher at Keuka Lake School in Penn Yan, New York. The teacher instructs preschool-aged children with and without disabilities, using Individual Education Plans to support developmental goals. The role includes creating lesson plans, using adaptive equipment, coordinating with families and team members, and reporting on student progress. The school serves children ages 3–5 in its early childhood program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Early Childhood Education, requiredSpecial Education, requiredBasic Computer Knowledge, requiredInterpersonal Skills, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Early Childhood or Special Education, required30 Hours Training Every Two Years, requiredCurrent Initial Certification or Higher, requiredNYS Teaching Certification, requiredMaster's Degree and Permanent Certification Within 5 Years, required

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Penn Yan, NY, USA | Keuka Lake School | Salary | 50,000-60,000 per year Pay is based on education and experience. | Full Time

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Mozaic (a chapter of The Arc) is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Keuka Lake School located in Penn Yan, NY!

Special Education Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

The Specials Education Teacher is responsible for utilizing each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) to provide a quality learning environment for all children. This includes instructing preschool-aged children, both with and without disabilities, in areas such as cognitive development, language, gross and fine motor skills, and behavior management. They are tasked with creating and implementing lesson plans, procedures, and activities that align with developmental goals while ensuring the health and safety of the children in their care. The teacher must properly use adaptive equipment and follow therapeutic behavioral plans developed by the child's clinicians. Additionally, they are responsible for establishing and maintaining professional relationships with parents and guardians, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. The teacher coordinates with all team members to develop IEP goals, provide updates, and prepare progress reports for each child, while also facilitating weekly classroom planning meetings to share information, adjust goals, and discuss the progress and concerns of the children.

Keuka Lake School (KLS) is an early childhood program for children with and without developmental delays from 3-5 years old and daycare for 18 months-12 years old.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:30 pm or 8 am - 4pm

37.5 hours per week

Location: 240 North Ave, Penn Yan, NY - Yates County

Pay Range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Special Education Teacher Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree of Science in Early Childhood and/or Special Education from an accredited New York State College

  • Must complete at least 30 hours of training every two years as required by NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)

  • Basic computer knowledge

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with staff and students in a positive manner

  • Current Initial certification or higher

  • NYS Certification to teach Early childhood /Special Education

Additional Requirements for Special Education Teachers

Obtain a Master's degree and permanent certification in a related field within 5 years (if not already obtained).

Benefit Package Includes:

Work Today, Get Paid Today

Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical & Dependent Care

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Pre-Paid Legal Services

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs

Wellness Incentives

Why Mozaic?

Mozaic, a not-for-profit organization in the Finger Lakes Region, is dedicated to offering services and residential facilities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serving as a prominent advocate, we strive to enhance the lives of over 2,000 people with disabilities in our community.

Keuka Lake School (KLS) school is licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Education and Office of Children and Family Services. It is operated under Mozaic, a branch of The Arc New York.

Mozaic is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled Employer

How this job compares

Set against the 1,074 open Special Education Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–60K/yr
  • New York median$52–70K/yr132 salary ranges
  • US median$57–73K/yr304 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $55K, is 11% below the New York median midpoint ($62K) — in the middle half of Special Education Teacher salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 206 open Special Education Teacher jobs in New York and 1,074 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Special Education Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (100 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 443 of the 1,074 open Special Education Teacher jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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