Special Education Teacher (7-12), WEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits include paid holidays & leave

NYS retirement

Health & dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES seeks a Special Education Teacher (7-12) at the Wayne Education Center in Williamson, NY. This 2.00 FTE position offers a salary range of $52,341 - $61,805, based on experience, with a start date of September 01, 2026.

Review is ongoing; the role requires NYS certification for Students with Disabilities. Responsibilities include individual instruction, collaboration with staff, and clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification - Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 or Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12.
• Preferred dual certification in SWD content area (e.g., Science).
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Work with a diverse student population in a safe, constructive environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents and report student progress.
• Record and report student progress.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Collaboration

Communication

Classroom management

Education

NYS SWD Certification

Dual SWD + content area

Tools

TCI training

Job description

Required Application Type

Teacher / AdminSalary/Pay Scale$52,341 - $61,805

Application Deadline

9/30/2026

Position Title

Special Education Teacher (7-12), WEC

Required Application Type

Teacher / AdminSalary/Pay Scale$52,341 - $61,805

Job Description

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Position: 2.00 FTE Special Education Teacher (7-12)

Location: Wayne Education Center (WEC), Williamson, NY

Salary Range: $52,341 - $61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Start Date: September 01, 2026

Benefits

• Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.
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Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Teachers are expected to

Responsibilities

• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
• Record and report student progress.

Job Qualifications

NYS Teacher Certification - Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 or Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12. Preference will be given to candidates with dual certification in a SWD content area (Science). 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 oral communication skills.
• Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Initial and refresher TCI Trainings are provided by W-FL BOCES.

Job Category

Teachers

Job Location

Wayne Education Center