Manhattan Day School, a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school on Manhattan’s UWS, is seeking a skilled, thoughtful, and collaborative Special Education Specialist to join our Sha’ar Program, which serves students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Sha’ar is an inclusion-based program integrated within our general education classrooms, providing students with individualized academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and communication support while fostering meaningful participation in the broader school community. Students benefit from both specialized instruction and opportunities to learn, socialize, and build relationships alongside their general education peers.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing individualized and small-group instruction within an inclusive educational setting
  • Designing and implementing differentiated academic interventions aligned with students’ individual learning goals
  • Supporting students in developing social communication, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and adaptive skills
  • Utilizing evidence-based strategies to promote positive behavior, flexibility, independence, and engagement
  • Facilitating meaningful inclusion and participation in general education classrooms and school activities
  • Collaborating closely with general education teachers to adapt instruction, modify classroom expectations, and support student success
  • Working collaboratively with related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure a coordinated approach to student support
  • Monitoring student progress, collecting relevant data, and adjusting interventions based on individual student needs
  • Participating in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives

Qualifications:

  • NYS certification in Special Education (required)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education (Master’s preferred)
  • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, preferably in an elementary school setting
  • Strong understanding of autism-specific instructional strategies, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional development
  • Experience with inclusive education and collaborating with general education teachers
  • Ability to create warm, structured, and supportive learning environments that promote student independence and growth
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Patient, flexible, creative, and proactive approach to meeting diverse student needs

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

To apply, email resumes to resumes@manhattanday.org.