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About the Role

Deliver individualized academic and behavioral instruction to students with disabilities in alignment with NYSED standards, IEPs, and agency policies. Promote student growth in a supportive, inclusive environment. This is a full-time, 10-month position with a 6-week summer program, requiring flexibility for meetings, family communication, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, structured, and engaging 6:1:1 classroom environment in alignment with student needs and behavioral plans.
• Provide active supervision of students at all times to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with individualized education and behavior plans.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that are standards-aligned, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and differentiated to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to support staff to ensure consistency in instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with state regulations and agency procedures, ensuring all mandated services and accommodations are delivered.
• Track and document student progress toward IEP goals through data collection, assessments, and observations; adjust instruction and interventions as needed.
• Use assessment data, observations, and professional judgment to make informed instructional and programmatic recommendations.
• Design engaging and personalized learning activities that reflect student interests, learning styles, and developmental levels.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development using trauma-informed and restorative practices.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with families, service providers, administrators, and support staff to promote consistency and student success across settings.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including lesson plans, IEP progress, incident reports, and parent communication logs.
• Participate in required training and professional development, including maintaining TCI certification, to support continuous professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to utilize physical restraints in accordance with safety protocols youth after successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and instructional decision-making
• Knowledge of IEP development and special education compliance requirements
• Ability to maintain a calm, supportive presence in high-stress situations
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead within a team-based classroom

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 10-month position
• 6-week summer program

Experience Level

• Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Current New York State Certification in Special Education (appropriate grade level)
• Must be working toward, or be willing to pursue, Special Education certification in appropriate grade levels

Salary/Compensations

• $47,256 - $60,879

Benefits

• Medical plan insurance
• Dental plan insurance
• Vision plan insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• 403B retirement plan

About the Company

• Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.
• Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity.
• We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission.
• We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.
• Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Equal Opportunity

• An EEO/AA Agency
• We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.
• We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.