Special Education Teacher 7-12 (Anticipated)

Keshequa Central School District; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Keshequa Central School District is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. You will foster a positive environment and contribute to academic and social-emotional success, collaborating with teachers, parents, and school leaders to develop plans that enhance student achievement.

The role emphasizes supporting students with disabilities, implementing IEPs, and maintaining strong communication with families while staying current with

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12).
• Knowledge of SPED principles, theories, testing, and methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws relating to education and students.
• Ability to use computer networks and software as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Director of Special Education and Building Administrators, serve the needs of students with special needs in academics and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in Student Support Teams and assist in developing IEPs for students.
• Assist students and staff in implementing IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with administrators and staff to determine individual student abilities and needs.
• Serve as a liaison between home and school to support student growth.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through seminars and conferences; maintain professional relationships.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with students and parents.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Self-evaluation

Parental communication

Education

NY State Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12)

Job description

About Keshequa Central School:

Keshequa Central School provides a range of rigorous programs that help students achieve. The district believes in supporting students and providing opportunities that will enable all students to develop their talents and pursue individual interests. Our mission is to understand each student’s interests, needs, and ambitions in order to prepare all students for graduation with knowledge, character and the ability to lead successful lives.

The district is situated between the beautiful Letchworth and Stony Brook State parks. There are twocampuses; the Dalton Campus has oneelementary (grades Prek-4), and the Nunda Campus has one middle school (grades 5-8) and one high school (grades 9-12).

Position Overview:

Keshequa Central School is currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Special Education Teacherfor the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive environment and contributing to the overall academic and social-emotional success of our students. You will collaborate closely with teachers, parents, and school leaders to develop comprehensive plans and strategies that enhance students' academic performance and social-emotional well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education and Building Administrators, to meet the needs of students with special needs, in academics and interpersonal skills; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in Student Support Teamsand assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs.
• Serves as a ready resource to students and parents to provide support that will lead each student to increased personal growth; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and to learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping.
• Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

Qualifications:

1. Valid New York State Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12).

2. Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

3. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning style.

4. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

5. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

6. Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

7. Ability to organize and coordinate work.

8. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

9. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

10. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Experience:

Experience as a Special Education Teacher is preferred but not required.

Thank you for your interest in the Keshequa School District. The district is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are kept current for one year.