Special Education Teacher, Gavras Center

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Auburn, NY, in a preschool program. Salary is $50,000–$65,000 per year. The position works with preschool students who may have emotional, physical, learning, or mental disabilities. The teacher plans and delivers instruction and therapeutic activities aligned with each student’s individualized education plan (IEP), assesses progress, and adapts lessons to student needs. Collaboration with families, teachers, therapists, and administrators supports student learning and development.

What you'll do

• Prepare, plan, and implement student IEPs
• create daily educational and therapeutic activities aligned with IEP goals
• adapt lessons to student needs
• communicate curriculum and progress with parents and relevant staff
• assess and document student skills and needs
• collaborate with teachers and therapists
• review IEPs and discuss progress
• participate in professional development and designated meetings
• supervise aides and teaching assistants
• maintain required CPR/First Aid training and classroom sanitation documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education

preschool teacher

individualized education plans

iep

student assessment

therapeutic activities

auburn ny

gavras center

happiness house

$50k–$65k

10-month school year

summer program

cpr and first aid

aide supervision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position is full-time for a 10-month school year plus a six-week summer program. Monday–Friday during program hours; evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. The role directly supervises aides and teaching assistants.

About the employer

Happiness House and CP Rochester is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.