Special Education Teacher - Elementary Consultant

Greenville Central School District; Greenville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenville Central School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) to support our 5th-grade students in the least restrictive environment. This consultant-teacher role emphasizes collaboration with general education teachers to co-plan and deliver inclusive learning experiences that meet IEP accommodations.

The position focuses on writing and tracking IEP goals, data collection, and advocating for student equity, with strong emphasis on co-teaching, communication, and

Qualifications

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).
• Excellent co-teaching and communication skills, with a passion for working side-by-side with general education peers.
• Strong organizational skills to manage IEP paperwork and coordinate student supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect consultant teacher services in the general education classroom, modifying instruction, tasks, and assessments to match student IEP accommodations.
• Partner in co-planning with 5th-grade general education teachers to cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and universally accessible learning environment.
• Write, implement, and track progress on IEP goals, with professional and empathetic advocacy.
• Monitor student progress, collect IEP data, and build strong, transparent lines of communication with families to celebrate and support student growth.
• Act as a resource for general education staff regarding accommodation strategies and assistive technology.

Skills

Co-teaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Student advocacy

Education

NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

Job description

Bridge the Gap and Empower Independence as a 5th Grade Consultant Teacher

Fifth grade is a magical, transitional year as elementary students prepare to cross the bridge into middle school. Are you a collaborative "bridge-builder" who can co-teach seamlessly, differentiate naturally, and advocate fiercely for student equity? Greenville Central School District is looking for a Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) to support our 5th-grade students in the least restrictive environment.

• Why This Role is Unique: This is a dynamic, collaborative role designed for an educator who loves co-teach and small-group instruction. As a consultant teacher, you will partner directly with general education teachers to co-plan and deliver inclusive curriculum, ensuring students with IEPs are fully integrated into our rich academic culture. Your guidance will directly foster the critical thinking, self-advocacy, and organizational skills they need to step confidently into the middle school campus.




• The Greenville Advantage: Greenville's active professional development and structured planning time give you the space to collaborate deeply with your co-teachers, making sure your partnerships are highly effective, creative, and student-centered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect consultant teacher services in the general education classroom, modifying instruction, tasks, and assessments to match student IEP accommodations.




• Partner in co-planning with 5th-grade general education teachers to cultivate an inclusive, challenging, and universally accessible learning environment.




• Write, implement, and track progress on IEP goals, with professional and empathetic advocacy.




• Monitor student progress, collect IEP data, and build strong, transparent lines of communication with families to celebrate and support student growth.




• Act as a resource for general education staff regarding accommodation strategies and assistive technology.

Please note that specific teaching assignments within the Special Education Department are subject to change based on student needs, enrollment, and district requirements.

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6).




• Excellent co-teaching and communication skills, with a passion for working side-by-side with general education peers.




• Strong organizational skills to manage IEP paperwork and coordinate student supports.