Northside Center for Child Development · 22 hours ago
Manager, Programs – TECC Special Education
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yrNorthside Center for Child Development is dedicated to supporting children and families through high-quality educational programs. The Manager, Programs – TECC Special Education will lead the design and implementation of inclusive curricula and instructional practices for Special Education programs, ensuring compliance with educational guidelines while fostering a supportive learning environment.
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Responsibilities
Deliver targeted, evidence-based instruction and develop individualized IEPs that accelerate academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth for diverse learners in grades K-3
Appy inclusive, differentiated instructional strategies that increase student engagement, skill mastery, and overall learning access
Design, align, and adapt inclusive curriculum materials using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and assistive technology to improve instructional quality and accessibility
Support teachers in implementing curriculum effectively to enhance student outcomes and ensure standards-aligned, consistent instruction
Mentor and coach educators to strengthen inclusive teaching practices and drive measurable improvements in student learning
Lead professional development and contribute to school-wide instructional planning that promotes a positive, equitable learning environment
Conduct comprehensive evaluations that accurately identify student needs, inform interventions, and support instructional and placement decisions
Monitor progress and analyze data to evaluate program effectiveness and produce evidence-based reports that guide continuous improvement efforts
Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to create cohesive, student-centered plans that support whole-child development
Ensure compliance with special education laws and maintain accurate documentation to upload program integrity and accountability
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in special education or a closely related education field
Valid special education teacher certification/licensure
Demonstrated advanced expertise in supporting diverse learners
Proven experience designing curriculum and providing instructional leadership that improves student outcomes
Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices, IEP development, and effective assessment methodologies
Expertise in inclusive teaching, IEP development, differentiated instruction, behavioral and social-emotional support
Curriculum design and alignment, UDL integration, assistive technology, educational assessments, data-driven decision-making
Strong teacher mentoring, professional development facilitation, and instructional leadership skills
Multidisciplinary teamwork, family engagement, clear reporting, and documentation
Strong knowledge of special education laws, program evaluation, accurate record-keeping, and strong organizational abilities
Critical thinker, analytical, creative, strategic, and detail-and results oriented
Excellent work ethic
Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization
Demonstrated personal ethics and values
Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
Team player who works well with a diverse group of people
Preferred
Experience mentoring or supervising teachers, conducting educational evaluations (Including M&E), and applying national or international education standards to strengthen instructional quality
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Northside Center for Child Development
Northside Center is a nonprofit that provides expert behavioral/mental health, education and enrichment programs to children and families living in poverty.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Hazel Guzman, Ph.D., IMH-E
Chief Program Officer
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