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Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

Capital District Beginnings
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Job overview:

Capital District Beginnings is an educational agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Our philosophy is to teach children with disabilities in their natural learning environment. Beginnings has a Full Time Opening for a Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher to join our growing community of professionals.

As a Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Teacher, you will work closely with Beginnings therapists and support staff in a pre-school classroom. In this position the Special Education Teacher will develop and implement the IEP, as well as coordinate team/collaboration meetings, participate in professional development and supervise classroom support staff.

Responsibilities including (but not limited to):

  • Implement the IEP, including data collection, writing daily progress notes, and measuring progress towards goals
  • Implementing and adapting the curriculum
  • Collaborate with the therapists
  • Communicate regularly with families
  • Supervise TA’s and 1:1 aides
  • Create and implement behavior intervention plans
  • Write annual reviews and attend IEP meetings

This position offers the following benefits:

  • Access to Beginnings Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Agency paid benefits including Group Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Eligibility to participate in Beginnings 401k Retirement Plan
  • Paid School Breaks and Holidays
  • Opportunity to participate in Agency organized Professional Development and Transdisciplinary Teams
  • Mentoring, Professional Development days and PD/Tuition Reimbursement offered

***New Teachers or Bachelor’s Degree Candidates who have the ability to participate in a Pathway to obtain appropriate NYS Certification are welcome.

The interview process will begin immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

This is a full-time teaching position consisting of a 10 month school year and 6 week Extended School Year (ESY) summer program.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: $52,854.12 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $52,854 - $65,000

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