Special Education Teacher

Designated as a Center of Excellence in New York State, we have become a magnet organization where individuals from around the region and world travel to receive highly advanced care and access to groundbreaking research for a myriad of complex conditions. We offer residential, medical, clinical, and special education programs to over 1,200 children, adults, and families annually.

Join a Place Where Teaching is Transformed

The Center for Discovery (TCFD) isn’t just a school—it’s a movement. As a nationally recognized research leader and a New York State Center of Excellence™ in the field of Autism, we are redefining what education can be. Serving students with Autism and Multiple Disabilities from over 100 school districts across New York, our program is rooted in innovation, compassion, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to thrive.

We’re looking for extraordinary educators who are ready to make a difference in extraordinary ways.

Why Teach at TCFD?

Our students have complex needs—and infinite potential. At TCFD, you’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team that embraces creativity, flexibility, and outside-the-box thinking. Teaching here means more than classroom instruction:

•      You’ll bring lessons outdoors, harnessing nature as a learning tool.
•      You’ll infuse your day with movement, arts, music, and play.
•      You’ll have the freedom to develop innovative approaches that truly            meet your students where they are.

This is your chance to be a changemaker in a setting that supports your growth as much as your students’. We offer:  

• On-site CTLE credit opportunities  
• Tuition assistance for graduate degrees  
• Professional Learning Communities  
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with therapists, clinicians, and specialists  
• A dynamic work environment that blends research, education, and real impact

Instruction That Inspires

At TCFD, our curriculum blends academic goals with life skills, communication, and emotional development. We use proven strategies like sensory integration, assistive technology, and differentiated instruction—and we do it in a way that’s active, joyful, and rooted in each student’s strengths. Whether in the classroom, on the farm, or in a movement-based lesson, learning here is never one-size-fits-all.

Be Part of Something Bigger

If you’re a certified Special Education Teacher who’s ready to inspire, grow, and lead in a setting that values innovation and heart, this is where your purpose meets possibility.

Position Details 

Qualifications:

     Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field (preferred)

     NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6, 5-9, 7-12, or K-12)

Starting Salary:

     Certified Teacher w/ Bachelor’s: $59,818

     Tuition assistance covering 60%–100% of graduate degree costs

     Certified Teacher w/ Master’s: $66,010–$102,039, depending on experience

Benefits Package Includes:

     401(k) with employer match

     Health, dental, and vision insurance

     Paid time off

     Employee assistance program

     Tuition reimbursement

     And more!