Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Washington Heights Early Childhood Center - New York, NY 10033
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Masters Degree
Salary Range: $64,708.80 - $87,850.97 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationBirch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.
February 24, 2026
Invite only job fair for Special Education Teachers
at our Washington Heights School!
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Interviews Onsite in Washington Heights
Opportunities for certified Special Education Teachers and Teacher Trainees / Study Plan Teachers on a path to certification.
Lead a classroom and gain experience while you complete your Master’s and/or certification!
Submit your application and qualified candidates will be emailed a Calendly invite with location details
Birch Family Services educators work in a supportive and collaborative environment. They enjoy direct access to leadership and the opportunity to have a voice in how we make a direct and lasting impact on the children and their families.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting serving preschool and elementary aged students with intellectual disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a collaborative leader of the classroom team providing instruction in a variety of settings.
- Use effective instructional techniques customized to individual student’s goals and objectives.
- Effectively organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives for each child.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications
- Certified Special Education Teacher titles require Master’s Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education and New York State Certification in Special Education grades B-2
- Teacher Trainee / Study Plan Teacher titles require a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and enrollment in a Special Education Master’s program leading to New York State teacher certification, or an equivalent combination of education and certification.
EEO Statement
Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employ