Special Education Teacher

Milestones Children's Center | Full time Special Education Teacher Watertown, United States | Posted on 09/26/2026 Milestones Children’s Center proudly partners with Little Lukes Childcare Centers to offer meaningful pediatric and early intervention career opportunities in Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, and School Psychology Our supportive team works across a variety of settings—including preschools, childcare centers, school-based environments, and home itinerant services —giving clinicians the flexibility to grow their experience while making a real impact in children’s lives With opportunities ranging from early childhood through school-age pediatrics , Milestones provides a path where your work truly supports development during the years that matter most. Job Description Special Education Teacher – Watertown, NY MilestonesChildren’s Center in collaboration with Little LukesPreschool & Childcare Center is on a mission to build a bright futurefor every child by bringing extraordinary specialeducation to children in need. When you join MilestonesChildren’s Center , you'rejoining a team that has an unstoppable drive to change thelives of families across Central New York. We're ateam of thoughtful Special Education Teachers, expertSpeech Language Pathologists, and experienced Physicaland Occupational Therapists. Above all, we arecommitted to helping each other succeed, learn, andgrow—all while bringing care to families of children withspecial needs. No matter what you are looking for in your next role, we'reconfident that you will find it at MilestonesChildren’s Center ! Setting and Location for Special Education Teacher Jobs Choose fromschool-based preschool and childcare centers across Central,New York, including in East Syracuse, Baldwinsville,Fulton, Oswego, Camillus, Pulaski, and Watertown. Travelingitinerant home positions are also available in full timeor part time. About the Special Education Teacher Role We are on the lookout for a Special Education Teacher to joinour preschool team. In this role, you will work with ourphenomenal team of certified Lead Teachers, OccupationalTherapists, Physical Therapists, Speech LanguagePathologists, School Psychologist, and Certified TeacherAssistants and to support the children in our care. Provide exceptional care and instruction (80% time) Support the development and education of preschoolchildren with special needs, ages 3 to 5 years,inside the classroom and alongside the Lead Teacher. Weare an InclusionPreschool and Childcare Center. Children withspecial needs are taught in the same classroom astypically developing children. Teaches basic academic, behavior, social interactionand living skills using behavior modificationand positive reinforcement techniques. Support the child’s understanding of the curriculumand behavior needs through strong,language-based, on-on-one interaction. Classroom Culture (10% time) Implement effective classroom management, whenneeded. As an Inclusion Preschool andChildcare Center you will be working in the classroom,alongside the Lead Teacher. Help to create a positive, engaging, and structured learningenvironment where children are encouraged to be curious andexcited to learn. Help to set and reinforce classroom expectations and routines. Planning and Data Analysis (10%) Observe, evaluate, and prepare reports on progress forIEPs of the children. Document your work including notes, care plans andongoing progress in our paperless electronicrecord system. Prepares goals and instructional materials accordingto the goals established by the IndividualEducation Plan. Coordinate curriculum implementationwith preschool team Discuss the development of the IEP with parents,administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others. About You You will thrive in the role of Special Education Teacher at MilestonesChildren’s Center if you have: A passion for our mission to redefine special needs preschoolfor children and their families. Expertise in delivering care for educational, developmental,and social emotional delays and a drive to learn and expandyour skills A warm, engaging approach with a family-centered focus. The drive to work hard, to be your best self and to adapt tothe constant change and evolution of care for children withspecial needs. Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and anability to share feedback across teams in a collaborative andsolution-oriented way. A degree in Special Education with course work in early childhood. Licensed oreligibility for a NYS Special EducationCertification Special Education Teacher Job Compensation and Benefits Company Paid Free Life Insurance Generous reimbursement program for CEUs Student Loan forgiveness participation Paperless technology (everyone gets an iPad!) Paid relocation stipend Paid training Paid time off, holidays, and break weeks Medical Insurance Access to Amazing team-oriented environment Professional mentoring program Work/Life Balance Monday-Friday (weekends off!) Day shifts only (no evenings!) Paid time off Paid holidays Paid summer break weeks #J-18808-Ljbffr Zohorecruit