Elementary Special Educuation Teachers

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District invites applications for Elementary Special Education Teachers at Beverly J. Martin, Northeast, to serve K-5 students in an inclusive classroom with co-teaching models. The role includes IEP development, family communication, and collaboration with teams to ensure student success.

The position begins 10/5/2026, with 2 vacancies at 1.0 FTE. A strong commitment to equity and ongoing professional collaboration are essential. Posting from 9/24/2026 until filled.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Special Education services to Elementary Students, K-5th grade, with a range of disabilities in an inclusive setting.
• Additional duties include IEP development, communicating with families, and collaboration with teams.

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Elementary Special Education Teachers (BJM, Northeast)

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(s):

Beverly J Martin, Northeast

Anticipated Start Date:

10/5/2026

Posting Dates:

9/24/2026- Until Filled

Number of Vacancies:

2

FTE:

1

Application Requirements:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Official Copy of transcripts: undergraduate and graduate
5. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
6. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be completed. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

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 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 (K-12) preferred or Students with Disabilities (1-6) 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 Range:

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

About Us:

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Visit Our Website: ithacacityschools.org

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.