Special Education Teacher; SETSS | Queens, NY School

Special Education Teacher (SETSS) – Full-Time – Queens, NY – School Day Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $100.00/hr

Are you a committed Special Education Teacher prepared to create a meaningful impact on students' academic success in Queens? Knowledge Road is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher (SETSS) to become part of our team and deliver critical support to students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With a substantial city‑wide shortage of qualified special education professionals, your expertise is urgently required to ensure students receive the personalized instruction they deserve.

This is a chance to work directly with students who need specialized academic support, assisting them in reaching their educational goals through targeted intervention and evidence‑based instruction.

As a SETSS provider with Knowledge Road, you will provide individualized and small‑group instruction in school settings, partnering collaboratively with families and school teams to advance student progress and academic achievement.

• Deliver high‑quality, individualized, and small‑group instruction to students with disabilities, in alignment with their Individualized Education Service Programs (IESP).
• Ensure completion of each student's weekly IESP mandates and maintain an intervention schedule coordinated with the school timetable.
• Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports and maintain bi‑weekly family communication with clear updates on progress and next steps.
• Document service delivery and student performance in Knowledge Road's system with accurate, timely documentation.
• Design and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that address the specific academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.
• Partner with parents, teachers, and other school staff to build a supportive and inclusive learning environment for your students.
• Track and monitor student progress, providing regular updates to families and school‑based teams.
• Take part in IESP meetings as needed, contributing valuable insights and recommendations to advance student success.

• NYS Students with Disabilities (B‑2, 1‑6, 7‑12, or All Grades) or NYS Literacy Specialist.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must not have been employed by NYC DOE within the last 12 months.
• Experience teaching Math and ELA.
• Reliable transportation.
• NYC DOE fingerprinting status/approval is required, or a willingness to complete them before starting.

We are currently hiring for the following full‑time SETSS positions in Brooklyn:

• Forest Hills, NY 11375:
  Group setting, grades 1‑10.

This is a full‑time, school‑day position with a schedule that aligns with the NYC DOE calendar. Services will be delivered on‑site at a school in Brooklyn, with assignments determined by student needs. Hours per week are based on IESP mandates; caseload may fluctuate by assignment. Typically ~20‑30 hours per week, depending on placements, with additional cases and hours available with coordination with our recruitment team.

$60 – $100 per hour (1099). Rate varies by group size and assignment. Individual IESP sessions typically start at $60/hr.

• 1099 contractor role with fast, reliable payments.
• Efficient admin and documentation workflows.
• Supportive team with DOE compliance/scheduling help.
• Collaborative network of NYC school‑based providers.

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.