Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: New York, NY 10010
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience

Join The Pinnacle School, a NEASC-accredited, state-licensed Connecticut special education school redefining education for students with complex learning challenges. Through tailored academics, real-time support, and a collaborative approach, we empower students who may struggle in traditional settings to build essential skills, grow their confidence, and gain independence.

At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day.

Why Join Us?

• Salary- Based on education and experience
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

• Facilitate Student Counseling & Skill Development – Provide counseling for individuals and groups of students addressing educational and/or therapeutic challenges; support students in making realistic assessments of their abilities and setting appropriate educational and occupational goals.

• Collaborate on Individualized Learning Plans – Prepare and maintain IEP forms; evaluate student progress through work output, tests, observations, and reports; determine goals, objectives, and directions in coordination with staff.

• Engage School & Family Networks – Maintain ongoing communication with parents and coordinate with staff to align on student goals and objectives.

• Monitor Academic Progress – Evaluate student work and test results to track progress; recommend placements and instructional strategies based on observations and data.

• Coordinate with School Leadership – Work with the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction and other staff members to ensure curriculum implementation matches New York Curriculum Frameworks.

• Develop Therapeutic & Academic Curricula – Plan curriculum, lessons, and special education programs using tailored teaching methods.

• Maintain Classroom Environment – Oversee the physical environment of the classroom to ensure it supports learning and student well-being.

• Support Admissions Outreach – Assist in screening, evaluating, and recommending placements of applicants in the school’s instructional program.

• Implement Positive Behavior Supports – Provide guidance that promotes goal setting, perseverance, and positive student behavior.

• Participate in Team Collaboration – Attend meetings, coordinate goals and objectives, and complete required documentation including report cards, reading records, and observation forms.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• NY State Teaching Certification
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

At Rebecca School, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!