Top 280 Special assistant Jobs in Manhattan Ny

Special Education Associate Teacher -- Full-Time
The Gillen Brewer School —New York, NY
- $47,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Childcare
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Teacher
Kennedy Children's Center —Bronx, NY
- $66,300 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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ABA/Assistant Teacher
Foundry 8:1:3 —Manhattan, NY
- $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Certified Teacher - Special Education
The Lorge School —New York, NY
- $79,000 - $86,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Teaching Certification
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Integrated Special Education Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
Kids-Centric, Inc. —New York, NY
- $32,500 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Special Assistant
State of New York - Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of —New York, NY
- $115,283 - $145,682 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Data analysis skills
- Research
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Program Assistant, Special Needs
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan —New York, NY
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Public speaking
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Special Assistant
Incandescent —New York, NY
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Therapy Assistant
McCarton Foundation —Bronx, NY
- $16.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
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Elementary School - Special Education Assistant Teacher
Reece School —New York, NY
- $38,000 - $40,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Assistant
Columbia University —New York, NY
- $81,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Research
12d
Teacher Assistant, Special Education
Northside Center for Child Development —New York, NY
- $34,860 - $41,658 a year
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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1d
Substitute Teacher Assistant
ACP Early Intervention —Bronx, NY
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
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6d
Special Assistant and Program Associate
SDSN Association —New York, NY
- $56,415 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
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4d
Part Time - Special Education Therapy Assistant
McCarton Foundation —Bronx, NY
- $16.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Spanish
- English
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Teacher's Assistant
Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc —Queens, NY
- $25.46 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Teacher Assistant
BIRCH FAMILY SERVICES INC —New York, NY
- $19.36 - $21.22 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
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Teacher Assistant
YAI - Seeing Beyond Disability —Manhattan, NY
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Microsoft Outlook
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Teacher Assistant (Manhattan Site)
KENNEDY CHILDRENS CENTER —New York, NY
- $34,100 - $46,900 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 11+ years
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Preschool Individual Aide
Clarke School For The Deaf —New York, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Preschool

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Special Education Associate Teacher -- Full-Time

The Gillen Brewer School -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,000 - $62,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Childcare
Teamwork
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Teacher collaboration
Multidisciplinary collaboration in speech-language pathology
Special education
English
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Working with students
Organizational skills
Classroom experience
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Lesson planning
Classroom community building

Full Job Description

Special Education Associate Teacher (Lower & Middle School)— Full-Time

We are currently interviewing candidates for 12-month Special Education Associate Teacher to join our Lower School and Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Gillen Brewer School is a private, special education school on the Upper East Side dedicated to the education of children with language and communication disorders and learning disabilities, including language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities. All applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter, and two reference letters.

Gillen Brewer offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive professional development program.
Job Title: Special Education Associate Teacher
Program: Lower School and Middle School
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Calendar to Follow: 12-month Academic
FLSA Status: Exempt
Starting: 09/01/2026

The Associate Teacher is a critical part of a child’s learning experience at Gillen Brewer. The Associate Teacher reports to the Program Director. The Associate Teacher will assist the Head Teacher in classroom preparation, reinforcement of lessons, management, and all functions of the classroom in order to cultivate and help provide a learning environment in which students feel safe and confident as they express themselves in the classroom. The Associate Teacher will assume all Head Teaching responsibilities in the absence of the Head Teacher. The Associate Teacher will work as part of an integrated team with the Head Teacher, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists in an academic-therapeutic school setting. Gillen Brewer expects Associate Teachers to conduct themselves in a professional manner with regard to attire, attitude, participation, communication, and interactions with staff, children, and parents. Associate Teachers are expected to understand the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines as set in the staff handbook, located on the school’s shared Google Drive. As a part of the school community, Associate Teachers are encouraged to participate in school community events, join committees, and create a positive working environment for children, families, and colleagues. The Associate Teacher will support and promote the school’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practices within the program and throughout the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities (where age-appropriate)

Provide support to the Head Teacher in classroom instruction and management
Assist with or run classroom activities and lessons
Work with individual students who require additional or modified instruction
Monitor students when the Head Teacher is in or out of the classroom
Support students throughout the day, including lunch, playground, and gym
Assist with student arrival and dismissal
Occasionally work as a substitute teacher in the Head Teacher’s absence
Plan whole group and small group lessons and activities
Assist with and/or run content area lessons
Administer assessments and quizzes to students
Prepare homework folders to be sent home with students
Grade tests and homework and complete other clerical work
Perform other duties as assigned (according to student age and developmental level)

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Thorough understanding of classroom procedures and management
Ability to develop trusting and supportive relationships with students
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to collaborate with the therapeutic team members
Team-oriented approach with a positive work attitude

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (required)
Pursuing Master’s in Special Education (highly desired)

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the physical capacity to navigate the classroom and school environments in order to effectively meet the needs of our students. Such physical requirements include but are not limited to: walking, running, standing, sitting, climbing up and down stairs, kneeling, stooping, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Employees must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for long periods of time to complete necessary paperwork. Vision, with or without lenses, must be sufficient to read in both paper and digital formats. Employees must have the ability to hear, read, write, and speak in English.

Professional Development

The school is a community of learners. In addition to staff development and training at Gillen Brewer, employees are encouraged to pursue educational goals through conferences and various workshops. Teachers are required to attend all staff development workshops as well as staff, team, and supervision meetings. Staff is also encouraged to attend all school functions listed on the school calendar.

Supervision & Support

The Program Director will oversee and analyze all aspects of the program through the use of observation cycles, in-office sessions, team meetings, conversations with support staff, lesson planning, curriculum development, and through various products. Staff development and support through modeling and coaching will be provided which will include in-house and outside professional opportunities. Frequency of observations and feedback sessions will be determined by the Program Director, Assistant Head of School, and Head of School. Evidence of effectiveness will be collected through observations, discussions, and products.

Other Requirements

You must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo a number of clearances, including NYSED and NYCDOH fingerprinting, a medical health form, and other background checks.

To Apply

To be considered, interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter, resume, and two reference letters. Please submit materials directly via email to [email protected] OR apply on Indeed. Please include your name and the position of interest in the subject line of your email.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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