The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an on-site position in Manhattan, responsible for teaching and supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate should possess the necessary certifications, relevant education, and experience in special education, with a focus on collaborative and multisensory teaching approaches
Job Summary
Oversees a classroom of school-aged children (ages 3 – 21) with brain-based disabilities and/or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups.
Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.
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The Young Adult Institute Inc. is seeking a Special Education Teacher for an on-site position in Manhattan, responsible for teaching and supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate should possess the necessary certifications, relevant education, and experience in special education, with a focus on collaborative and multisensory teaching approaches.
Salary
$60,000-$70,000 annually
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Instructional and behavioral management support
Social skills integration
Multisensory lesson design
Collaboration with therapy teams
Parent communication and involvement
Nice-to-have
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Problem solving abilities
Highly flexible personality
Key Requirements
Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification
Permanent Special Education Certification
Bachelor's degree in education
Active pursuit of Master's in Special Education
Two years of experience in childcare/social services/healthcare/school-based role