Special Education Teacher

Anticipated Certified Special Education Teacher

                JobID: 283 

Position Type:

  Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

  4/2/2026

Location:

  District Wide

Date Available:

  08/26/2026

Closing Date:

  05/01/2026

  Anticipated Certified Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 School Year 

Salary $39,265 and up – step schedule based on experience per FTA Contract

Include cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of reference.

Start Date is August 26, 2026

Develop an effective instructional program to accommodate individual needs and varying disabilities using a continuum of service delivery models.

Facilitate the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and reflective development of children.

Serve as special education case manager for students as assigned.

Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Special Education Director, or other special educators, lead teachers, and parents/guardians, individual education plans (IEP's) for children with varying disabilities that are consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices, local procedure guidance, State and Federal IDEA regulations, the New York State Department of Education Learning Standards, and the Friendship Central School mission and philosophy.

Document the IEP including measurable goals and objectives as required under IDEA regulations.

Work collaboratively with other teachers, special educators, families, community members and administrators to implement each student's IEP.

Use ongoing assessment to monitor children's growth, development, strengths, and needs.

Be accountable for fostering students' academic progress.

Develop long-term relationships with children and their families by serving as the primary mentor for each child in their group.

Attend IEP meetings as required.

Formally and informally interact with parents on a frequent and regular basis to provide information on their child's progress and to provide support as needed.

Integrate parents' contribution to the curriculum as appropriate.

Serve as a resource person to parents.

Conduct periodic parent/teacher conferences so that adults can share information about children. Share information with lead teachers for inclusion in their written narrative reports.

Attend Open Houses and other family functions.

Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss various aspects of the curriculum.

Administer state mandated assessments.

Maintain records of IEP mandated service delivery.

Maintain confidentiality of special education records.

Assist in training temporary and support staff such as assistants, aides, volunteers, and substitutes.

Give input to the Special Education Director in the development of policies and procedures and assist in their implementation.

Maintain records of child attendance, health and accidents, and report to the Director as necessary.

Show flexibility in meeting the Friendship Central School's scheduling and emergency needs.

Be responsible for the day to day upkeep of the classroom/special education areas.

Communicate maintenance and repair needs to the appropriate parties.

Conduct ongoing self-evaluation to identify areas for continual improvement.

Participate in annual personal and professional review to set goals for the next year.

Participate in professional development activities.

Any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Administration.

Apply online at https://www.friendship.wnyric.org/o/fcsd/page/employment