Special Education Teacher (SETSS) — Independent Contractor (Full Caseload)

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

Overview/Impact

Are you a passionate Special Education Teacher ready to make a significant impact on students' academic development in Queens? Knowledge Road is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher (SETSS) to join our team and provide critical support for students in NYC Department of Education (DOE) schools. With a substantial shortage city-wide of qualified special education teachers, your skills are urgently needed to help students get the individualized instruction they need. This is an opportunity to work directly with students who require specialized academic support, helping them reach their learning goals through targeted intervention and evidence-based teaching.

As a SETSS teacher with Knowledge Road, you will provide individualized and small-group instruction in educational settings, working closely with families and school teams to promote student progress and academic success.

Responsibilities:

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

• Provide high-quality, individualized, and small-group instruction for students with disabilities, as outlined in their Individualized Education Service Programs (IESP).

• Ensure completion of each individual student's weekly IESP requirements and keep an intervention schedule aligned with the school schedule.

• Develop and submit quarterly progress reports and maintain regular family communication with updates on progress and next steps.

• Document service delivery and student performance in Knowledge Road's system with precise and timely documentation.

• Create and implement engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of each individual student.

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and other school staff to build a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students.

• Track and evaluate student progress, providing regular updates to families and school-based teams.

• Attend IESP meetings as required, providing professional insights and recommendations to support

Qualifications:

• Valid 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 in the past 12 months.

• Experience teaching Mathematics and ELA.

• Dependable transportation.

• NYC DOE fingerprinting clearance required, or willingness to obtain prior to start.

Current Openings:

The following are some of our current openings. We do have additional cases available across Queens, and we are actively hiring for all positions:

Forest Hills, NY 11375: Group setting, grades 1-10.

Schedule & Location:

This is a full-time, school-day role with a schedule aligned with the NYC DOE calendar. Services will be delivered on-site at a school in Queens, with placements based on student needs. Weekly hours are determined by IESP mandates; caseload may fluctuate by placement. Typically ~20-30 hours/week , depending on caseload, with extra cases and hours available through coordination with our recruitment team.

Compensation:

$60 - $100 per hour (1099). Rates vary by group size and placement. Individual IESP sessions generally start at $60/hr.

Why Join Knowledge Road?

At Knowledge Road, you will benefit from:

• 1099 contractor position with prompt, dependable payments

• Efficient administrative and documentation processes

• Helpful team providing DOE compliance and scheduling assistance

• Professional community of NYC school-based practitioners

EEO Statement

Knowledge Road is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.