Master Teacher

Company: St. Catherine's Center for Children
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Certified Teacher, Special Education (Gr. K-6) This full-time position is Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week. Offering a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus* (some conditions may apply), Competitive Salaries, Excellent Benefits & Job Perks! We pay for all background checks and your TCI Training! Position : Certified Teacher, Special Education (Gr. K-6) Program : R&E May School Type: Full-time; Exempt Pay Range: $62,352.20 - $74,500.00 (Annually) Location: Albany, New York Job Ref. : 340 About Our Organization : St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. Our DEIB initiatives are designed to foster an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. Our Mission: St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families, and adults we serve. Our Vision: St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. If you would like to learn more about us and our organization, please visit our website at: www.st-cath.org Position Overview: The Special Education Master Teacher supervises the classroom team and is responsible for planning and implementing the educational program for each student assigned to the classroom. The Master Teacher leads and coordinates the work of all classroom staff on a daily basis. Requirements: Master’s degree is required. Master of Science degree in Special Education, preferred. Master of Science degree in related educational area of study may be considered. Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education or related area of study will be considered if the applicant is currently pursuing Master’s degree in Special Education or related educational area of study. NYS Certification in Special Education, Literacy or Students with Disabilities, required. Ability to work with students who exhibit significant emotional, behavioral and interpersonal challenges, mental health diagnoses and trauma history (ages 5-13). Prior supervisory experience, highly preferred. At least one year of relevant experience is preferred. Previous experience working in a human services agency is a plus! Proficiency in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google, and use secure Internet practices. Experience with AWARDS is a plus! Outstanding communication skills, in both oral and written forms. Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment. Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality. Demonstrated placidity and patience; flexibility and adaptability. Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for implementing the IEP and Treatment Plan for each student in the classroom. Constructs daily and weekly lesson plans utilizing the goals and objectives from the IEP and Treatment Plan. Consults with special service teachers in coordinating the planning and implementation of the IEP and Treatment Plans. Responsible for mapping the curriculum using the Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Mapping website. Oversees the Teacher Assistant and other classroom staff as assigned. Maintains a mediational and therapeutic classroom environment in order to promote appropriate social interaction among the students and staff members. Responsible for maintaining an orderly and aesthetically pleasing classroom environment. Assists students in developing emotional, coping and social, problem solving skills. Responsible for the informal evaluations of the Teacher Assistant assigned to their classroom team. Responsible for enforcing the St. Catherine’s Center for Children agency and R&E May School policies and procedures. Is responsible for the initial level of progressive discipline. Additional position-related duties as assigned by the Director of Day Treatment (Principal). Provides individualized, whole class, and small group instruction to the students daily, in accordance with the IEP and Treatment Plans. Assumes responsibility for the supplementing and supplanting of instruction conducted by the Teacher Assistant. May co-teach in the classroom with the Teacher Assistant or special service teachers when appropriate for the students. Professional Development: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for participating in required trainings, planned in-service and case discussions within the agency. It is also required that the Teachers engage in seminars or lectures in the community which would lead to professional growth. At times, the Teacher may be called upon to present in-service seminars within the agency. What We Offer*: Offering a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus* Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package Health Insurance options*: Medical, Dental and Vision $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit* Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays $500 Employee Referral Bonus* We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program* Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution* 403b Retirement Savings Plan* Life Insurance* – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate Tuition Reimbursement* Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement* Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.

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