Middle School Special Education Teacher — Impactful, Data-Driven

South Colonie Central School District; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

SCTA contract

Job summary

South Colonie Central School District seeks a Long-Term Replacement Special Education Teacher for a 6:1 classroom in a middle school (grades 5–8) for the 2026-2027 year. Start Date is November 9, 2026.

The teacher will serve students with a range of disabilities and design instruction to support their academic, social and emotional growth. Ideal candidates hold NYS Special Education certification and preferably a Master's degree, with experience in developmental disabilities and self-contained

Qualifications

• NYS Permanent or Professional Special Education or NYS Students with Disabilities Certification.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities in self-contained setting.
• Effective communication with students, parents, colleagues and the school community.

Responsibilities

• Teach groups of students with developmental disabilities.
• Develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote student growth.
• Promote intellectual, emotional, social and physical well‑being of students.
• Collaborate with other special education staff to implement IEPs.
• Collect and monitor data on student progress and behavior.

Skills

IEP goal development

Progress monitoring

Classroom management

Lead classroom staff

Crisis intervention TCIS

Education

NYS Special Education Certification

Master's degree preferred

Job description

South Colonie Central School District seeks a Long-Term Replacement Special Education Teacher for a 6:1 classroom in a middle school (grades 5–8) for the 2026-2027 year. Start Date is November 9, 2026.

The teacher will serve students with a range of disabilities and design instruction to support their academic, social and emotional growth. Ideal candidates hold NYS Special Education certification and preferably a Master's degree, with experience in developmental disabilities and self-contained