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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
SPECIAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
The Shirley Aninias School | New York, NY | Full-Time, 12-Month | $90,000–$107,000
ABOUT SAS
The Shirley Aninias School is a private, 12-month, ABA-based special education program for neurodiverse students ages 4–13+. A subset of our students are twice-exceptional (2e), and growing our expertise to serve them is a school priority.
THE ROLE
A curriculum-focused instructional leadership role built around three things: developing curriculum, selecting the right programs and materials, and building the assessment systems that track student progress. Ideal for a curriculum builder who can adapt rigorous instruction for special education learners and help SAS deepen its 2e capability.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Curriculum Development
The Shirley Aninias School | New York, NY | Full-Time, 12-Month | $90,000–$107,000
ABOUT SAS
The Shirley Aninias School is a private, 12-month, ABA-based special education program for neurodiverse students ages 4–13+. A subset of our students are twice-exceptional (2e), and growing our expertise to serve them is a school priority.
THE ROLE
A curriculum-focused instructional leadership role built around three things: developing curriculum, selecting the right programs and materials, and building the assessment systems that track student progress. Ideal for a curriculum builder who can adapt rigorous instruction for special education learners and help SAS deepen its 2e capability.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Curriculum Development
- Design and refine standards-aligned curriculum across ELA, math, science, social studies, and life skills
- Build scope-and-sequence maps that let students accelerate in areas of strength while supported where they need it
- Embed enrichment alongside remediation, especially for 2e learners
Curriculum Selection
- Evaluate, pilot, and recommend evidence-based programs (Orton-Gillingham, Edmark, Singapore Math, Math in Focus, DTT)
- Monitor implementation fidelity and give teachers the tools to deliver programs well
Assessment & Progress Tracking
- Build and run the school's benchmark system (baseline, formative, periodic)
- Administer and interpret academic assessments (Brigance, Woodcock-Johnson, IXL, i-Ready, STAR, AIMSweb, DIBELS)
- Partner with the BCBA team on ABA skill assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS) and CR LiftEd
- Turn data into next steps and keep progress aligned with IEP goals
Mentorship
- Serve as the go-to resource for teaching strategies
- Mentor and coach teachers through modeling, co-planning, and feedback
- Lead professional development and maintain a shared library of strategies
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Required
Required
- Master's in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field
- NYS certification in Special Education or School Building Leadership (SBL)
- 6+ years teaching in special education, with curriculum development experience
- Experience building curriculum, selecting materials, and managing assessment systems
- Strong command of progress monitoring, data analysis, and educational assessment tools
- Knowledge of special education law (IDEA, ADA, Section 504)
Preferred
- Experience with, or genuine interest in developing, 2e instruction
- Familiarity with the programs and assessment tools listed above
BENEFITS
Matching 401(k), health/dental/vision, expense account, commuter benefits, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.
The Shirley Aninias School is an equal opportunity employer.
Matching 401(k), health/dental/vision, expense account, commuter benefits, generous leave, and ongoing professional development.
The Shirley Aninias School is an equal opportunity employer.
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