Special Education Teacher (SETSS) Manhattan, NY (Full-Time School Day)

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher (SETSS) — Manhattan, NY (Full-Time School Day)

Overview / Impact

Are you a dedicated Special Education Teacher ready to make a meaningful impact on

students' academic success in Manhattan? Knowledge Road is seeking a full-time

Special Education Teacher (SETSS) to join our team and provide critical support to

students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With a significant city-wide

shortage of qualified special education professionals, your expertise is urgently

needed to ensure students receive the individualized instruction they deserve. This is

an opportunity to work directly with students who need specialized academic

support, helping them achieve their educational goals through targeted intervention

and evidence-based instruction.

As a SETSS provider with Knowledge Road, you will deliver individualized and small-group

instruction in school settings, working collaboratively with families and school teams to support student progress and academic achievement.

Responsibilities

As a Special Education Teacher (SETSS) with Knowledge Road, you will :

Provide high-quality, individualized, and small-group instruction to students with

disabilities, in accordance with their Individualized Education Service Programs

(IESP).

Ensure fulfillment of each student's weekly IESP mandates and maintain an

intervention schedule aligned to the school timetable.

Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports and maintain bi-weekly family

communication with clear updates on progress and next steps.

Record service delivery and student performance in Knowledge Road's system

with accurate, timely documentation.

Develop and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that address the

specific academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.

Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other school staff to create a supportive

and an inclusive learning environment for your students.

Monitor and track student progress, providing regular updates to families and

school-based teams.

Participate in IESP meetings as needed, providing valuable insights and

recommendations to support student success.

Qualifications

Must-Have :

NYS Students with Disabilities (B-2, 1-6, 7-12, or All Grades) or NYS Literacy Specialist.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Must not have been employed by NYC DOE within the last 12 months.

Experience teaching Math and ELA.

Reliable transportation.

NYC DOE fingerprinting status / approval is required, or a willingness to obtain them before starting.

Current Openings

We are currently hiring for the following full-time SETSS positions in Brooklyn :

New York, NY 10030 : Group / During School, grades 6-8.

New York, NY 10003 : Group / Individual setting, grades 4-8.

New York, NY 10009 : Individual setting, grade 3.

New York, NY 10016 : Individual setting, grade 9.

New York, NY 10010 : Individual setting, grade 10.

New York, NY 10011 : Group setting, grades 2-8.

New York, NY 10021 : Group setting, grades 5-8.

New York, NY 10065 : Group setting, grades 9-12.

New York, NY 10075 : Group setting, grades K-8.

New York, NY 10128 : Individual settings - grade 11; grades 5-8

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, school-day position with a schedule that aligns with the NYC DOE

calendar. Services will be provided on-site at a school in Brooklyn,

with specific assignments based on student needs. Hours / week are driven by IESP

mandates; caseload may vary by assignment. Typically ~20-30 hours / week, depending

on placements, with additional cases and hours available with coordination with our recruitment team.

Compensation

$60 - $100 per hour (1099) . Rate varies by group size and assignment. Individual IESP

sessions typically start at $60 / hr.

Why Join Knowledge Road?

At Knowledge Road, you will benefit from :

1099 contractor role with quick, reliable payments

Streamlined admin and documentation workflows

Supportive team with DOE compliance / scheduling help

Collaborative network of NYC school-based providers

EEO Statement

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a

diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,

genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Company Description

Knowledge Road has cultivated a talented team of dedicated educators who represent our values of instruction and support. Using the Common Core State Teaching Standards to determine instructional goals, our teachers bring robust resource-room services into schools and offer before, during, and after-school instruction as well as push-in and pull-out programs in private, and charter schools.

Company Description

Knowledge Road has cultivated a talented team of dedicated educators who represent our values of instruction and support. Using the Common Core State Teaching Standards to determine instructional goals, our teachers bring robust resource-room services into schools and offer before, during, and after-school instruction as well as push-in and pull-out programs in private, and charter schools.