Special Education Science (Secondary)

City School District of New Rochelle; New Rochelle (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a Special Education Teacher (K-12) or (7-12) as a leave replacement for Albert Leonard Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year, with a November start date. NYS certification for Students with Disabilities is required at the time of application.

Responsibilities include supporting diverse learners, engaging in co-teaching and small-group instruction, and maintaining strong communication with students and parents.

Qualifications

• K-12 or 7-12 NYS Students with Disabilities certification required at time of application.
• Leave replacement for 2026-2027 school year with November start.
• Experience supporting diverse learners and social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Supports all learners in a general education setting with appropriate supports.
• Engages in co-teaching and small-group instruction.
• Maintains communication with students and families.
• Participates in Special Education Department, CSE, and team meetings.
• Develops and implements lesson plans with current pedagogy.
• Follows relevant federal and state education laws.

Skills

Special Education

Co-teaching

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Education

NYS Students with Disabilities certification

Job description

School District of New Rochelle

Embracing Diversity: Driving Success

The City School District of New Rochelle is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Gr. K - 12 or Gr. 7 -12) and an ELA SOCE for Albert Leonard Middle School. This is a position for the 2026-2027 school year, leave replacement with a November start date. Appropriate K-12 or 7-12 NYS certifications for Students with Disabilities required at time of application.

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates a commitment to support all learners
• Develops and actualizes a learning environment with disabilities in a general education classroom based on student readiness levels.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to engage in various instructional models including co-teaching, parallel teaching and pulling small groups.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and maintains effective communication with students and parents.
• Exhibits an inclusive philosophy where all students are capable of succeeding regardless of differences and challenges.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops clear, engaging, and relevant lesson plans that appropriately challenge students and demonstrate current educational pedagogy.
• Experience with social and emotional learning and building a positive classroom culture that focuses on the development of the whole child.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and inquiry based learning experiences.
• Committed to student-centered and student driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice.
• Attend and participate in the Special Education Department, CSE, and team meetings, and complete required Professional Learning plans.
• Ability to develop and actualize modifications and accommodations for students.
• Exudes a joy of learning and an ability to work with students of all skill and ability levels.

*The daily rate of compensation for leave replacements as interims has been increased to $315.00 per day effective immediately.

Further compensation will be provided if the leave exceeds eighty (80) days. More information will be provided during the interview process.

Position will remain open until filled

NYS Certification is required at time of application

EOE: Minority and Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply