About Portledge School:

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring.  Enrolling approximately 525 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Job Description:

The Part-Time Special Education Teacher provides differentiated instruction and support for students with disabilities and learning differences. Working closely with classroom teachers, families, and outside providers, coordinates accommodations as well as implements support services, and advocates for an inclusive school culture. This role operates in compliance with New York State Education Law and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while respecting the values and mission of an independent school setting. This is a 10 month, part time position of approximately 20 hours per week. 

Responsibilities:

Instruction & Intervention

• Deliver direct, instruction to students through push-in, pull-out, or in class small group models
• Design and implement differentiated lessons aligned to students’ academic needs and grade-level curricula
• Provide small-group and individual academic intervention in reading, writing, math, executive functioning, or other areas of need
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies (e.g., structured literacy, UDL, multisensory approaches)

Collaboration & Communication

•   Partner with general education faculty to plan and facilitate inclusive lessons
•  Consult regularly with classroom teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and administrators regarding student needs
•  Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families; participate in parent-teacher conferences and IEP meetings
• Liaise with outside providers (psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, resource room providers, tutors) and home-school districts as needed
•   Collaborate with the Director of Student Support Services and Lead Educational Psychologist to refine school-wide support systems and policies

Assessment & Documentation

• Administer, score, and interpret educational assessments to inform instruction 
•   Review psychoeducational evaluations and other outside reports
•  Maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA and school policy
• Prepare reports, summaries, and accommodation letters as required

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or certification in special education, reading/literacy, curriculum & instruction, or a closely related field required
• NYS special education certification required
• 7+ years of experience in PreK–12 education, including direct work with students with learning differences across multiple age groups required
• Working knowledge of Section 504, IDEA, and NYSED regulations as they apply to independent schools strongly preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; a natural ability to build trust across a diverse school community strongly preferred
• Prior experience in an independent or private school environment strongly preferred
• Training in structured literacy, executive functioning coaching, or UDL required
• Belief in the value of all types of diversity, equity, and an inclusive, positive, and student-centered environment required
• A commitment to the qualities embodied by the Portledge pillars: Kindness, Honor, Purpose, Respect required
• Commitment to excellence and to professional and personal growth required
• Knowledge of Google Suite and Blackbaud required
• Ability to develop trusting, supportive relationships with students required

Application Notes:

Please apply through the link provided on our Careers Page with your resume and cover letter

Deadline:

Position open until filled

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Compensation

$50.00-$55.00 per hour

Website:

https://www.portledge.org 

About Portledge School

Portledge School was founded in 1965 and is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. Approximately fifty minutes (28 miles) from NYC by train, Portledge is nestled on a pastoral 63-acre tree-lined campus that is known for its cherry blossoms in spring. Enrolling approximately 525 students in grades PN-12, Portledge offers a competitive college preparatory program in a warm, inclusive community. We seek to inspire our students to realize their individual potential by developing critical thinking skills and moral courage necessary for lifelong learning in an increasingly complex world. Portledge is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

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