Special Education Teacher (7-12), MEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Village of Newark (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Paid holidays & leave time

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is seeking an educator to provide high-quality instruction to secondary students within a supportive classroom that promotes critical thinking and engagement. You will work with colleagues and community members to ensure authentic application of skills and ongoing program development for all learners.

The role requires knowledge of NYS Learning Standards, curriculum content, and effective instructional methods, plus strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12.
• Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments.
• Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom setting.
• Collaborate with teachers and community members to ensure relevant skills are learned and applied.
• Support students in developing a strong work ethic and pride in their work.
• Willing to develop and promote the program to reach all learners.
• Differentiate instruction to ensure all students experience success.
• Promote equity and inclusive environments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Equity & inclusion

Education

Current NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, high-level of engagement and eagerness to continue to learn and grow.
• Working collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills and authentic application of those skills.
• Supporting students as they develop a strong work ethic, pride in their work and the foundational skills employers have identified.
• Willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners.
• Differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success.
• Must hold a commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments.

Benefits

• Paid holidays & leave time
• NYS retirement
• Health & dental insurance

Start Date:September 1, 2026

Qualifications

• Current NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12
• Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including but not limited to:
  • Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments
  • Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction
  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or [e-mail]