Learning Program Manager Jobs in Lancaster, NY (NOW HIRING)

Exciting News! Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening in 2026! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference!

We are seeking Special Education Teachers to plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities

Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis.  There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a third site opening in September 2026! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. 

To learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center Programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

Benefits:

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health, dental (free insurance options!) & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!

Perks:

• Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)
• Casual dress code
• OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information: 

• Salary based on relevant years of experience
• Full Time position, Monday-Friday 

Job Summary:
Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.

Essential job duties:

• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.
• Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards.
• Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.
• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, ability to think critically, and individualized instruction.
• Create, implement and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.
• Act as team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.
• Conduct regular community meetings (Sanctuary based) and team meetings.
• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).
• Complete log notes based on student goals as per the IEP (progress and/or regression).
• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents and the school districts.
• Complete Annual Review Reports/Amendments/Regression Statements for school districts (including writing appropriate observable and measurable child centered goals).
• Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE meetings with school districts.
• Mentor and train new teachers as requested by supervisor
• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPAA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
• Any other duty as assigned by your Supervisor.

 
Skills:
Computer skills
Competencies:

• Communication: Oral and written
• Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Minimum Education Required:
Bachelor’s in Education or similar field.  Must obtain Master’s degree per NYSED guidelines.
Minimum Experience Required:
No experience required.
Required Certification:
NYS Initial Teaching Certification in Special Education  
Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions
The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling