Special Education Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment firm, is currently seeking a Lower and Middle School 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:

• Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.
• Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days.
• Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students.
• Write weekly progress reports on each student.
• Responsible for classroom management oversight.
• Frequently consult with the clinical team about student’s therapeutic needs.
• Review student’s neuropsychological report, LSP and SAP (i.e., CIA profile) to utilize the data to inform student instruction.
• Attend IEP meetings and submit supporting documentation as needed.
• Required to attend all student and staff meetings.
• Required to attend all Professional Development Days.
• Assess student progress throughout the academic year.
• Manage Teaching Assistant to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field.
• 3 + years experience teaching students with special educations needs New York State (or other US state) Certification in Special Education Certification.
• Behavior management training preferred.
• 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.