Full-Time
Special Education Preschool Teacher
Posted on 1/13/2026
AHRC NYC
1,001-5,000 employees
Advocates for neurodiverse rights in NYC
Compensation Overview
$74.3k - $75.4k/yr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
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- BA or MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities Grades B-2 or All Grades) required
- Experience in autism preferred
- Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their Students with Disabilities and MA degree
- Assessing student's needs and abilities, and prepare lesson plans for a self-contained classroom
- Assess students’ developmental levels and design individualized plans utilizing behavioral approach based on theories of applied behavioral analysis and/or TEACCH principles
- Create developmentally sound and appropriate IEP goals and objectives focusing on areas of strengths, areas for improvement, and preferences for reinforcers and motivational strategies
- Prepare daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP; prepare Progress Reports and update IEP as needed; participate in review meetings
- Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their Students with Disabilities and MA degree
AHRC New York City provides services and advocacy for people who are neurodiverse, supporting over 15,000 individuals annually through programs that foster independent living, education, employment opportunities, and community participation. It also campaigns for changes in laws and public policy to improve access and equity. Guided by Equalism, it operates with a 5,000-strong staff in a family-governed structure and has worked for more than 70 years. Its goal is to help neurodiverse people lead full, equitable lives and to mobilize government, businesses, foundations, and the public to advance Equalism.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$20K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1950
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NYS $15M supported employment expansion and NYSARC $50K workforce grants directly fund operations.
- JPMorgan Chase Neurodiversity Hiring Network and Google.org AI partnership amplify employment advocacy.
- NYC DOE 20% mainstream enrollment increase validates AHRC's inclusive education advocacy strategy.
What critics are saying
- NYS OPWDD funding cuts reduce reimbursements 10-15%, prioritizing institutional over community care.
- DOH investigation triggers $2M fine and enrollment cap from unlicensed staff ratio violations.
- Robin Hood Foundation redirects $10M IDD grants to for-profit neurodiversity startups like Specialisterne.
What makes AHRC NYC unique
- 70+ year legacy as family-governed organization with 5,000 staff serving 15,000 annually.
- Integrated advocacy model combining direct services, policy change, and systemic equity work.
- Comprehensive support across education, employment, housing, and community integration programs.
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CQL: AHRC New York City receives 2025 CQL Award of Excellence. Organizational initiatives recognized for addressing staff development and expanding residential options. In recognition of two organizational initiatives with a transformative impact, The Council on Quality and Leadership, (CQL) is honoring AHRC New York City with a 2025 CQL Award of Excellence. AHRC NYC's organizational initiatives enhance the professional development of its employees and advance the utilization of technology in residential settings to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Both programs from AHRC New York City demonstrate the organization's focus on supporting staff, improving services, and transforming lives. "These are innovative, intentional efforts by AHRC New York City to better support staff and enhance quality of life," says Mary Kay Rizzolo, President and CEO of The Council on Quality and Leadership. "We want to congratulate everyone from AHRC New York City for receiving this award. It's a testament to their continuous commitment to quality improvement." AHRC New York City: Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
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For five years, AHRC New York City has partnered with NYC Health + Hospitals, and now New York State Office of Mental Health and NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities to enable people with developmental disabilities, autism and suspected IDD and autism, who have co-occurring mental health diagnoses, to exit unnecessary hospital stays and move into a community transition program, one with intensive clinical and case management supports.
AHRC New York City, a family-governed organization committed to advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives, is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website: www.ahrcnyc.org.
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