Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM COORDINATOR The Shirley Aninias School | New York, NY | Full-Time, 12-Month | $90,000–$107,000

ABOUT SAS The Shirley Aninias School is a private, 12-month, ABA-based special education program for neurodiverse students ages 4–13+. A subset of our students are twice-exceptional (2e), and growing our expertise to serve them is a school priority.

THE ROLE A curriculum-focused instructional leadership role built around three things: developing curriculum, selecting the right programs and materials, and building the assessment systems that track student progress. Ideal for a curriculum builder who can adapt rigorous instruction for special education learners and help SAS deepen its 2e capability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO Curriculum Development

Design and refine standards-aligned curriculum across ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills

Build scope-and-sequence maps that let students accelerate in areas of strength while supported where they need it

Embed enrichment alongside remediation, especially for 2e learners

Curriculum Selection

Evaluate, pilot, and recommend evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Edmark, Singapore Math, Math in Focus, DTT)

Monitor implementation fidelity and give teachers the tools to deliver programs well

Assessment & Progress Tracking

Build and run the school's benchmark system (baseline, formative, periodic)

Administer and interpret academic assessments (Brigance, Woodcock-Johnson, IXL, i-Ready, STAR, AIMSweb, DIBELS)

Partner with the BCBA team on ABA skill assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS) and CR LiftEd

Turn data into next steps and keep progress aligned with IEP goals

Mentorship

Serve as the go-to resource for teaching strategies

Mentor and coach teachers through modeling, co-planning, and feedback

Lead professional development and maintain a shared library of strategies

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required

Master's in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field

NYS certification in Special Education or School Building Leadership (SBL)

6+ years teaching in special education, with curriculum development experience

Experience building curriculum, selecting materials, and managing assessment systems

Strong command of progress monitoring, data analysis, and educational assessment tools

Knowledge of special education law (IDEA, ADA, Section 504)

Preferred

Experience with, or genuine interest in developing, 2e instruction

Familiarity with the programs and assessment tools listed above

BENEFITS Matching 401(k), health/dental/vision, expense account, commuter benefits, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.

The Shirley Aninias School is an equal opportunity employer.