Special Education Teacher Jobs in New York

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Special Education Teacher Secondary

  • Shrub Oak, NY
  • 7 hours ago
  • Shrub Oak, NY
  • 7 hours ago

or Special Education and Social Studies 7-12 and/or Mathematics 7-12 Dual certification required Multilingual applicants encouraged to apply Location: Lakeland High School AnticipatedStart Date: January...

Special Education Teacher - Probationary

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Start Date: 2023-08-31T00:00:00 End Date: 2023-02-07T00:00:00 Description: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Probationary POSITION AVAILABLE: August 31, 2023The Mamaroneck Union Free School District seeks...

Special Education Teacher - (Bilingual Preferred) - Anticipated Vacancy

  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Education Teacher Certification (Special Education K-12, Special Education Permanent, SWD 7-12, AND Subject Area Certification)Middle School teaching experience is preferredDual certification in Math...

Special Education Teacher

  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • Hauppauge, NY
  • 9 hours ago

The Special Education Teacher must hold a current special education teacher certification and must meet the requirements of the New York State Department of Education....

Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 19 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • 19 hours ago

Job Duties Differentiate small group instruction for students with special needs Drive academic outcomes by analyzing data, reviewing student work, and implementing high leverage instructional moves...

Elementary School Special Education Teacher

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

small group instruction for students who require additional academic support....

Leave Replacement Elementary Special Education Teacher

  • Old Westbury, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Old Westbury, NY
  • 3 days ago

East Williston School District seeks a leave replacement special education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year....

Special Education Teacher

  • Carthage, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Carthage, NY
  • 3 days ago

Special Education Teacher JobID: 1390 + Position Type: Teacher/ Students w/Disabilities + Date Posted: 7/11/2025 + Location: Carthage High School + Date Available: ASAP + Closing Date: 07/17/2025 Application...

Special Education Teacher

  • Wilton, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilton, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Opening Information Special Education Teacher Application Deadline 7/25/2025 Position Start Date 9/1/2025 Position Title Special Education Teacher Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary...

Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Middle School 5/6

  • Carthage, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Carthage, NY
  • 4 days ago

Anticipated Special Education Teacher - Middle School 5/6 JobID: 1387 + Position Type: Teacher/ Students w/Disabilities + Date Posted: 7/10/2025 + Location: Carthage Middle School + Date Available:...

Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12), Leave Replacement

  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY
  • 4 days ago

Special Education Teacher (Grades K-12), Leave Replacement JobID: 2368 Position Type: K-12/Special Education Date Posted: 7/8/2025 Location: Crompond School Date Available: 08/27/2025 Closing Date:...

Special Education Teacher - Substitute

  • Fairport, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Fairport, NY
  • 4 days ago

Position Type: Instructional/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 6/12/2025 Location: Regional Programs and Services Closing Date: 07/13/2025   Additional Information: Show/Hide LOCATION OF...

Special Education Teacher Grades 7-12

  • Rushville, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rushville, NY
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with special needs....

- Special Education Teacher 25/26 SY - Near Rochester, NY

  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 4 days ago

Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year....

- Special Education Teacher 25/26 SY - Near New York City, NY

  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Overview: We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in New York offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.6%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in New York
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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