Elementary Special Education Teachers

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 56,918 - 119,338; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to provide services for elementary students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and will engage in collaboration with teams, IEP development, and family communication.

Compensation ranges from $56,918 to $119,338 based on experience. Candidates must hold or qualify for New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to creating inclusive learning environments.
• Experience in co-teaching models and special education services.
• Ability to respond effectively to diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Special Education services to elementary students.
• Engage in IEP development and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with teams for effective education delivery.

Skills

Culturally responsive curriculum implementation

Differentiated instruction

Effective communication with diverse families

Education

New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education

Job description

Position Title

Elementary Special Education Teachers

Brief Description

Provide Special Education services to Elementary Students, K-5th grade, with a range of disabilities in an inclusive setting. Candidates must have a strong commitment to creating inclusive learning environments and engage in co‑teaching models. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, IEP development, communicating with families, and collaboration with teams.

Location

District-Wide

Application Requirements

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
4. Mandatory Writing Sample (see prompt below – responses can be included in cover letter)

Writing Sample Prompt

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio‑economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3‑12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co‑curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education or Students with Disabilities or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive.
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community.
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary

$56,918–$119,338 (10‑month full‑time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid.

EEO Statement

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.