As a Special Education Teacher at Rebecca School, you will design and deliver individualized instruction grounded in the DIRFloortime® model to help students with neurodevelopmental and related disorders build communication, social, and emotional skills. You’ll collaborate closely with therapists, families, and team members to create a joyful, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; master’s degree preferred
- New York State certification in Special Education (or eligibility)
- Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder or developmental differences
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to the DIRFloortime® approach and relationship-based teaching
- Develop and implement individualized instructional programs tailored to student strengths and needs
- Incorporate social-emotional and sensory regulation goals into daily learning activities
- Collaborate with therapists, paraprofessionals, and families to ensure consistent support across settings
- Collect and analyze student data to inform instruction and goal setting
- Foster a positive, safe, and engaging classroom that encourages communication and independence
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
About the company
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Rebecca School is a DIRFloortime® therapeutic day school serving students ages 3 to 21 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating. We believe that relationships are the foundation of learning, and we design every program to support each student’s developmental profile, strengths, and interests.
At Rebecca School, we use the DIRFloortime® model to promote emotional growth, communication, social interaction, and meaningful skill development. Our teams create individualized learning experiences that combine therapeutic support, responsive teaching, and collaborative problem solving. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. We meet each student where they are and help them take the next step toward confidence and independence.
Professionals choose Rebecca School because they want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young adults. We offer ongoing training in DIRFloortime®, opportunities to grow in special education and clinical practice, and a collaborative environment where educators, therapists, and support staff learn from one another. Our staff sees the difference their work makes every day as students develop stronger relationships, greater communication, and new ways to connect with the world.
We remain committed to creating a safe, joyful, and supportive school community for students, families, and staff. Through close partnership with home and community teams, we help learners progress with purpose and thrive in ways that are meaningful to them.