What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley?
2026-2027 OPENING
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Special Education or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university.
- Eligible for Permanent certification or eligible for or in the process of obtaining Professional certification in New York State as Special Education Teacher.
- Two years teaching experience with pre-school and/or school-aged children with physical and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct a developmental assessment for each student.
- Develop individual goals and objectives for each student based on developmental assessment.
- Develop goals and objectives for total curriculum.
- Participate in the IEP Direct draft and update process.
- Develop lesson plans.
- Conduct daily classroom activities.
- Establish regular parent conferences and provide continued support for parents.
- Request, utilize and maintain appropriate educational materials and equipment.
- Communicate with staff and other professionals in an effort to provide a total educational program for each student.
- Write and maintain complete reports on each student that include individual educational plans, progress reports, developmental scales, and any other reports needed.
- Become familiar with and implement assistive technology in the classroom.
- Participate in staff and program development as needed.
- Supervise teacher assistants.
- Maintain attendance records of all students within the classroom.
- Assist and train students in personal care needs, including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, dressing and washing.
- Assist with loading and unloading students on and off busses.
The School for Achievement follows Kingston School District calendar
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $73,000