Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Lower School Teachers Needed at Academics West

Academics West is searching for Special Education Teachers for our Lower School who will be responsible for direct instruction that is designed to address goals and objectives specified in the students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or follow the NYS general education guidelines. The ideal candidate is bright, energetic and motivated to help children with learning and emotional challenges. The applicant will be committed to learning and infusing our Clinically Informed Academics model.

Start date: Fall 2026

The Academic West Teacher primary function is to educate our students using the most up-to-date pedagogy. Teachers are expected to engage students and assess their knowledge in academic content as defined within the course description. Educators will collaborate with the educational clinicians to develop and implement appropriate classroom management plans. It is expected that teachers will go beyond the classroom and model the Academics West mission and philosophy. These individuals are expected to have strong foundational knowledge of our CIA model and implement it within the classroom. Teachers will directly report to the Director of Education.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.

Welcome potential new students and engage them as they complete trial days

Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students

Write weekly progress reports on each student

Responsible for classroom management oversight

Frequently consult with clinicians about student’s therapeutic needs

Review student’s neuropsychological report, LSP and SAP (I.e., CIA profile) to utilize the data to inform student instruction

Attend IEP meetings and submit supporting documentation as needed

Required to attend all student and staff meetings

Required to attend all Professional Development Days

Assess student progress as requested by Academic Dean

Complete APC sheets and mark students after every period for the following:

Manage Focus Teacher/ Teaching Assistant to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations

Be an active participant in all school related functions (e.g., Parent Teacher Night, afterschool events)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field

3 + years experience teaching students with special educations needs preferred

New York State Certification in Special Education Certification

Behavior management training needed (i.e., CPI training or other methods) preferred

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 8 AM-4:00 PM

This position is a 12 month position (Summer is 6 weeks and 4 days a week). Significant vacation time as per our school calendar,

The position will remain open until filled. All applications will be kept confidential, and receipt will be acknowledged via email