What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Carney, Sandoe & Associates?
Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking an Special Education Teacher for an independent school in the NYC Metropolitan Area for the 2026-2027 school year.
About CS&A:
Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.
Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
- Work with a caseload of students in grades 6-12, provide one-on-one and small group instruction.
- Provide students with individualized skills-based instruction tailored to student’s needs
- Teach one academic class based on candidates experience or expertise.
- Help students to develop effective skills and strategies including, but not limited to, executive functioning, such as planning, prioritizing, and organizing materials, note-taking, and test preparation.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and other professionals
- Monitor and track student progress.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or Literacy required.
- State certification required.
- Two or more years of experience working with students in middle and/or high school setting as a learning specialist, classroom teacher, or resource teacher.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
In addition to teaching, full-time faculty members may serve as student advisors, club mentors, and contribute in other significant ways to the work of the community. Schools are especially interested in candidates with coaching experience and/or those who can demonstrate initiative and serve as coaches in a variety of significant ways outside of the classroom. Other supervisory responsibilities and duties are shared among faculty members.
Potential Benefits:
Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools)
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.