Teacher - NYS Certified

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Classroom Teacher – Science, Art & Elementary

Job Type: Direct Hire (Full-time, Regular)
Salary Range: $60,000-$101,000 annually (commensurate with experience and education)
Location: Yonkers, NY | On-site
Schedule: 10-month school year + 6-week summer program (both required)
Positions Available: Multiple openings in Science, Art, History and Elementary

Job Overview

Madison Approach Staffing has been engaged by our client, a therapeutic educational program serving children with special needs, to identify and vet exceptional teachers for multiple classroom positions. As a Classroom Teacher, you will provide individualized instruction based on IEP goals and objectives aligned with New York State Learning Standards while developing students' social skills in a structured, therapeutic environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including milieu therapists, social workers, parents, and other professionals dedicated to each child's education and treatment success. This year-round position includes both the 10-month school year and 6-week summer program. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with students with emotional disturbances and learning disabilities in a supportive, team-based setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized instruction in Science, Art, or Elementary subjects based on students' IEP goals and New York State Learning Standards
• Plan instruction to meet diverse learning styles and needs of students with emotional disturbances (ED) and learning disabilities (LD)
• Review and update IEPs quarterly; complete daily computer logs and participate in Planning Conferences
• Issue report cards and ensure all educational paperwork is completed timely (daily logs, conference reports, incident reports)
• Maintain classroom discipline and safety using therapeutic approaches; demonstrate competence with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
• Supervise all paraprofessional staff assigned to classroom
• Collaborate with milieu therapists/assistants, social workers, parents, and other professionals
• Use program data (academic testing scores, treatment planning reports, case histories) to inform instructional decisions
• Remain flexible and accommodating in unplanned or crisis situations
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural backgrounds of children, families, and co-workers
• Participate in weekly staff conferences (3:00pm-5:00pm one day per week)
• Design out-of-class experiences to add relevance to curriculum

Required Skills & Experience

• NYS Teaching Certification: Elementary OR grades 7-12 (ELA, Math, Science, or Social Studies) required at time of hire
• Special Education Extension: Must be obtained within 2 years of hire (employer will support professional development)
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education required; Master's degree preferred (impacts salary placement)
• IEP Knowledge: Understanding of IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring
• Therapeutic Approaches: Ability to implement program modifications for ED/LD students; understanding of suicide assessment, intervention, and adverse medication reactions
• Cultural Competency: Sensitivity working with diverse populations and commitment to trauma-informed practice
• Supervision: Willingness to supervise paraprofessional staff in classroom
• Technology: Proficiency with electronic systems including ADP app on smartphone/device
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, kneel, and lift up to 30 lbs; must successfully complete TCI training including written/verbal testing and physical restraint evaluation
• Availability: Year-round commitment to both 10-month school year AND 6-week summer program (not optional)
• Transportation: Reliable transportation for occasional travel (10%)

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Special Education Extension already in hand
• Previous teaching experience in special education or therapeutic settings
• Experience with students with emotional disturbances and/or learning disabilities
• Training in trauma-informed practices
• Experience supervising paraprofessional staff
• Bilingual abilities (particularly Spanish)

Work Schedule & Benefits

Schedule:

• Daily Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (one day per week: 8:30am-5:00pm for staff conference)
• School Year: 10 months (required)
• Summer Program: 6 weeks (required)
• Therapeutic educational setting with multidisciplinary team support

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Generous PTO: Holidays, personal days, and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education and Special Education Extension coursework
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating your subject area preference (Science, Art, or Elementary) and timeline for obtaining Special Education Extension if not already certified. Only candidates with required NYS teaching certification and year-round availability will be contacted for interview consideration.