SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FULL TIME PROBATIONARY 2025-2026 School Year

West Irondequoit; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Rochester is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The role requires a valid New York State teaching certificate and focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment, implementing curriculum standards, and supporting student growth academically and socially. Applicants should be prepared to engage with families to foster effective home-school connections.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate in New York with required endorsement.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Successful fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and inclusive class environment.
• Implement instructional programs aligned with district standards.
• Serve as Case Manager for students' Individualized Educational Plans.

Skills

Culturally responsive curriculum

Positive relationships with students

Collaboration

Education

New York State 7-12 Special Education Certification

Job description

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FULL TIME PROBATIONARY 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 1496

• Date Posted:
  5/29/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  09/02/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  06/13/2025
  
  

VACANCY NOTICE

Posting Date – May 29, 2025

POSITION:

SPECIAL EDUCATION SECONDARY TEACHER
FULL TIME PROBATIONARY
IRONDEQUOIT HIGH SCHOOL (ICT-11)
GRADES (9-12)

CREDENTIALS: New York State 7-12 Special Education Certification
SALARY: $41,906 - $53,795 STARTING DATE: September 3, 2024
Apply on-line at:
http://www.applitrack.com/westirondequoit/onlineapp Consideration of a candidate’s application requires a complete file including:

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Certification Copy or TEACH Verification

• Credentials/College Placement File

(or 3 letters of recommendation)

• College Transcripts (unofficial acceptable at this time)

APPLY BY: September 13, 2025
West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester, New York 14617


JOB DESCRIPTION
K-12 Special Education Teacher

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The K-12 Special Education teacher will create a welcoming and inclusive class environment favorable to learning and personal growth for all students in alignment with the district’s mission and core commitments.

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and implement instruction based upon district standards and best instructional practices aligned to the K-12 instructional model.
• Implement the instructional program, including practices to support a multi-tiered system of support.
• Establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.
• Understand and implement culturally responsive curriculum which is standards based.
• Serve as Case Manager for their case load of students, by ensuring that students Individualized Educational Plans are implemented.

Assessment

• Utilize formative and summative assessment to monitor and differentiate instructional practice based upon learners.
• Analyze class building, district, and state assessment data to inform curriculum implementation and instructional decisions.
• Document student progress, learning, and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students, parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress.

Resource Management

• Create a safe and positive learning environment to support all students.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities.

Working with Students

• Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to be productive citizens.
• Continually support student growth academically, socially and emotionally.

Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community

• Collaborate with colleagues, district leadership and families to create a classroom culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Provide regular and effective communication w/families to support home/school connections.

Other

• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, fights, substance abuse etc.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student data and information.

QUALIIFICATIONS

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of New York with required endorsement in area of assignment
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred, but not required.
• Successful New York State fingerprint clearance

AUTHORITY

• The K-12 Special Education teacher is directly responsible to the building principal and district leadership.

Postings current as of 6/9/2025 5:50:18 PM CST.

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