Special Education Teacher

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Department: Education Services

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12 th 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.

Medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; 403b with employer matching and health savings accounts; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs

$47,256 - $60,879 (yearly)

* Offers based on education and years of relevant experience

Full-Time, normal school hours

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

• Safely and effectively managing a 6:1:1 specialized classroom
• Write specific lesson plans that adhere to the Common Core; are chronologically and developmentally appropriate; reflect differentiated instruction techniques; incorporate technology, and are creative
• Effectively incorporating support staff into the classroom program
• Develop Individualized Education Plans ("IEPs") in accordance with current New York State Education and Gateway practice, procedures and policies
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

• New York State Certification in appropriate grade levels and as a condition of future employment must be working toward, or be willing to pursue, appropriate Special Education certification in appropriate grade levels
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, compassion, patience, and active listening
• Ability to effectively work with individuals from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, beliefs, customs, and lifestyles
• Ability to physically restrain if required

• New York State Certification in Special Education

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.