Special Education Teacher - Lower Elementary

Job Description

Job Description

New Windsor, NY | Full-Time | Contract | Grades 1–3

Are you a Special Education Teacher who enjoys working in a structured classroom where individualized instruction, collaboration, and student progress are at the center of the day?

ProCare Therapy is partnering with Abilities First in New Windsor, NY to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher for a self-contained lower elementary classroom serving approximately 6–8 students.

This is a specialized educational setting supporting students with significant developmental, academic, communication, and behavioral needs. Teachers work as part of a broader team of classroom support staff and related service professionals, making this a strong fit for someone who values collaboration and a highly individualized approach to instruction.

Position Details
Position: Special Education Teacher
Location: New Windsor, NY 12553
Setting: Specialized, self-contained school program
Grades: 1–3
Class Size: Approximately 6–8 students
Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time
Contract: Full school year
Certification: Active NYS K–12 Special Education certification required
What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll provide individualized instruction while working closely with the team to address each student's academic, developmental, communication, and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering instruction aligned with individual IEP goals
Developing and adapting lessons based on individual student needs
Monitoring and documenting measurable student progress
Supporting students with developmental, behavioral, and communication needs
Reinforcing therapy and behavioral goals within the classroom
Collaborating with teacher assistants, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
Implementing classroom and behavior support strategies
Creating a consistent, structured environment where students can build academic and functional skills
Participating as an active member of a multidisciplinary educational team
What We're Looking For
Active NYS K–12 Special Education certification
Experience working with students with developmental, academic, and/or behavioral needs
Comfort working in a structured, self-contained setting
Strong classroom management and communication skills
A collaborative approach to working with paraprofessionals and related service providers
Commitment to individualized instruction and measurable student growth

Experience with students who have autism or other developmental disabilities is highly relevant to this setting.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive contract pay
Weekly paychecks
Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
Full-time school-year schedule
Why Consider This Opportunity?

With a small classroom of approximately 6–8 students and a team-based approach to special education, this position allows you to focus on individual student progress rather than managing a large traditional classroom.

You'll be working in an environment where academic instruction is closely connected with students' developmental, communication, behavioral, and functional goals, with support from classroom staff and related service professionals.

The school is actively scheduling interviews and looking to move quickly with the right candidate. Apply today to be considered.

State clearances are required for this position.

Compensation for this position ranges from $24.25 to $48.25. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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