Teacher Special Ed
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INCNew York, New York, United States
Posted March 11, 2025
64708.8 - 87850.97 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Birch Family Services Inc., founded in 1975, is a New York‑based provider of comprehensive educational and long‑term support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families. With 30 locations across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, the organization delivers individualized, person‑centered programs that span early childhood education, special education, day and community habilitation, residential care, and family support. Its multidisciplinary team—comprising certified special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and support specialists—focuses on guiding clients through critical life‑cycle transitions and fostering independence. Over four decades of experience, a commitment to quality, and a holistic, life‑span approach distinguish Birch as a trusted partner for families seeking sustainable, empowering services.
Job Description
The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.
Requirements
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities
- Serve as a collaborative leader of the classroom team
- Provide instruction in a variety of settings
- Effectively organize classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule
- Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection
- Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies