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Special Education Teacher (26791)

Northern Rivers Family Services

Schenectady, NYFull-time$59–68K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$59–68K/yr
Location
Schenectady, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Special Education Or Subject Area Certification, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher develops and implements classroom instruction and individualized education plans for students, supporting academic and behavioral goals. The role includes adapting materials and instruction, monitoring student progress, coordinating behavior plans, and supporting classroom staff with prevention and de-escalation techniques. The teacher works onsite, reports to the Assistant Principal, and serves students ages 5–7 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Special Education, requiredWorking With Students With Behavioral Challenges, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Special Education or Subject Area, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveNYS Special Education or Subject Area Certification, requiredCertification Enrollment Within One Year, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Salary Range $58,500.00 - $68,250.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level Masters

Travel Percentage None

Description

Special Education Teacher

Retention Bonus $5,000 (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year) - you must be certified to receive the bonus

Available shifts - Monday - Friday - no weekends

As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement classroom instructional plans for students and support students success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principle and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

  • Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.

  • Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a students IEP and grade and subject area curricula; work with content area teachers to ensure that their lessons are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students.

  • Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.

  • Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.

  • Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

Requirements and Education:

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 5-7. General education certification with enrollment in a program that leads to special education certification may be considered.

  • Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire

Benefits

  • Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Paid time off

  • Holiday Pay

  • 401 (K) plan

  • Life Insurance

  • Loan repayment assistance

  • Free training/CEU opportunities

Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

How this job compares

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

Pay
  • This posting$59–68K/yr
  • New York median$52–70K/yr132 salary ranges
  • US median$57–73K/yr304 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $63K, is 3% above 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.

Pay, requirements and demand for Teacher jobs

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