Teacher Resident: 2026-27

The SINAI Teacher Residency Program recruits and trains individuals to become exceptional special education teachers through a highly supportive school-based teacher training program.

Over the two-year program, teacher residents train in SINAI classrooms with mentor teachers while pursuing graduate studies and participating in ongoing professional development, including workshops and coaching.

The SINAI Teacher Residency Program is open to college graduates who have earned or will earn their bachelor’s degree before September 2026. Successful candidates are likely to have the following attributes:

Growth-oriented
Excellent communications/interpersonal skills
Passion for teaching
Adaptable, flexible
Strong-problem solving skills

SINAI Schools is widely regarded as a leader in special education. The growth and development of our students who have complex learning and developmental disabilities is directly related to the warmth, sensitivity, creativity, and talents of our teachers, therapists, and staff. Our Teacher Residents benefit from the guidance of these individuals as well as the warm, collaborative, and supportive environment that exists at all SINAI schools.

SINAI operates 8 schools for individuals ages 5-21, with a wide range of learning and developmental disabilities and other special needs. We focus on maximizing each student’s academic, emotional, and social potential while developing a strong knowledge and love of his or her traditional Jewish heritage. We teach our students skills that promote success in mainstream academic, social and vocational settings, and empower them to become productive and confident members of the community. Each of SINAI’s schools is integrated within a regular education partner Jewish Elementary or High School, creating an inclusion experience that is personalized for every single child.