Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Make a Meaningful Impact as an Elementary Special Ed Teacher in Manhattan Academics West is seeking a compassionate, creative Elementary Special Education Teacher to help bright, capable students build academic confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills. This in-person opportunity on Manhattan's Upper West Side is ideal for a special education educator who wants the resources, clinical partnership, and small, supportive learning environment needed to make a genuine difference every day. We have a new location in downtown Brooklyn coming soon. Deliver small-group instruction, reading intervention, social studies, and project-based learning experiences that make rigorous content accessible and relevant. Implement Individualized Education Programs and use effective instructional strategies to support students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning differences, anxiety, and executive functioning challenges. Manage Teaching Assistant to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations Qualifications: Create a structured, welcoming classroom using relationship-based practices, strong classroom management, and social-emotional learning strategies. Collaborate closely with clinicians, administrators, and fellow teachers to monitor student progress and provide consistent, student-centered support. Build trusted partnerships with families through thoughtful parent communication and productive parent conferences. Use tools such as Google Classroom to organize learning, communicate expectations, and support student engagement. You bring experience teaching elementary students in special education, alternative education, therapeutic education, or a closely related setting. You are skilled at creating calm, inclusive learning environments that strengthen emotional regulation, confidence, and academic growth. You hold the appropriate teaching certification and possess a bachelor's degree in education, special education, or a related field; This full-time, in-person teaching role offers an annual salary of $65,000 to $75,000, based on qualifications and experience. You will receive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), holiday pay, and paid time off. About Academics West: Academics West is a premier, therapeutic 1st-12th grade college preparatory day school located on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The school provides a highly customized, supportive educational environment specifically designed for bright, creative students who have struggled to reach their full potential in traditional classrooms. Through its innovative Clinically Informed Academics model, Academics West integrates rigorous, project-based curriculum with daily therapeutic support for students with neurodivergent profiles, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, as well as students navigating anxiety and OCD.You will join an expert, collaborative community where more than half of the clinical counseling staff hold doctorate-level degrees. Located near Central Park and Lincoln Center, the school offers an inspiring setting for discussion-driven learning, independent life skills development, and meaningful educator collaboration. Here, your expertise will be valued, your voice will matter, and your work will help students thrive academically and emotionally. Academics West is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Bring your special education expertise, patience, and passion for student growth to a school where every learner is seen for their potential. Apply today to join Academics West as an Elementary Special Ed Teacher.