General Education Elementary Teacher LTS

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

Job summary

Ithaca City School District is hiring a General Education Elementary Teacher (Long Term Substitute) to teach New York Common Core Standards and support the social and academic needs of PreK-5/6 students. This position is essential for fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The anticipated start date is November 21, 2025. The ideal candidate will hold New York State Teacher Certification and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusivity in education.

Qualifications

• New York State Teacher Certification required.
• Must possess or qualify for PreK-6th grade certification.
• Awareness of issues related to race, class, and disability.

Responsibilities

• Teach New York Common Core Standards.
• Meet the social and academic needs of PreK-5/6 students.

Skills

Culturally responsive curriculum

Differentiated instruction

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York State Teacher Certification

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

Job Summary

General Education Elementary Teacher [Long Term Substitute]

Teach New York Common Core Standards. Meet social and academic needs of PreK-5/6 students.

Location(s): District-Wide

Anticipated Start Date: 11/21/2025

Posting Dates: 10/31/2025-Until Filled

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1.0

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 New York State, Certification in PreK-6th grade, Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2) or Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.