Special Education/ELA Teacher, Middle School (Leave Replacement) - 26-27

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District; Mountain Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District is seeking a Special Education/ELA Teacher (Leave Replacement) for middle school. The role combines special education support with general education interventions focused on writing, through co-teaching and resource center instruction.

The Ideal Candidate will have NYS ELA 7-12 and NYS Special Education 5-9 certification, experience in middle school writing interventions, and a cooperative approach to planning and assessment with ELA and related

Qualifications

• Creates a safe, supportive classroom environment for middle school students.
• Experience teaching writing and targeted academic intervention for struggling writers.
• Familiarity with NYS Next Generation ELA standards for unit planning.
• Ability to co-teach and collaborate with ELA teachers and related staff.
• Experience providing resource center support that builds skills and independence.
• Commitment to student-centered learning with voice and choice.
• Ability to assess student progress and adjust instruction.
• Willingness to apply innovative practices and technology.
• Strong communication with families.
• Ability to collaborate with general ed and special ed teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ELA teachers to plan, instruct, and assess students.
• Support students with disabilities in general education settings.
• Integrate writing-focused interventions through resource center and co-teaching.

Skills

Collaborative co-teaching

Writing intervention

Classroom management

Communication with families

ELA standards knowledge

Job description

Special Education/ELA Teacher, Middle School (Leave Replacement) - 26-27 JobID: 2026

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026

Position: Special Education/ELA Teacher

Full Time: 1.0

Certification Required: NYS ELA 7-12/NYS Special Education 5-9

Job Description: This position combines special education support through collaborative co-teaching and resource center instruction with general education academic intervention focused on writing.

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate

• Creates a safe, supportive classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and small group instruction at the middle school level
• Experience teaching writing skills and providing targeted academic intervention to struggling writers
• Familiarity with NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards and the ability to use them in unit and lesson planning
• Ability to co-teach and collaborate closely with ELA teachers, including planning, instruction, and assessment, to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom
• Experience providing resource center support that builds students' skills, independence, and confidence
• Commitment to student-centered learning experiences that offer meaningful opportunities for student voice and choice
• Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
• Eagerness to learn and apply innovative classroom practices and technology
• Strong communication skills, with a commitment to partnering with families in their children's education
• Ability to collaborate productively with general education teachers, special education colleagues, and related service providers
• Joy of learning and the ability to build strong relationships with students of all skill and ability levels
• Experience teaching at the middle school level