Elementary Special Education Teacher — Inspire Future Learners

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Poughkeepsie City School District seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 vacancy. Qualifications include NYS certification in Students with Disabilities and a four-year degree from an approved college.

The role requires planning, delivery of student-centered instruction, IEP-driven differentiation, and collaboration with families. Appointment through the Board of Education, Department of Human Resources.

Qualifications

• NY State certification in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6).
• Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the NYS Education Department.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences; establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities; prepare the classroom for classroom activities; provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities; identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress; instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; provide for the care and protection of school property; use relevant technology to support instruction; observe and evaluate student performance and development; assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate; provide appropriate feedback on student work; monitor and encourage individual student progress; provide guidance to students which will promote educational development; maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and deve

Skills

IEP knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

State certification in Students with Disabilities, Elementary

Job description

Poughkeepsie City School District seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 vacancy. Qualifications include NYS certification in Students with Disabilities and a four-year degree from an approved college.

The role requires planning, delivery of student-centered instruction, IEP-driven differentiation, and collaboration with families. Appointment through the Board of Education, Department of Human Resources.