Special Education Teacher, Grades 5–6 — Hands-On Learning

Norman-Howard-Schoo; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norman Howard School in Rochester, NY seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades 5 and 6. The role emphasizes differentiated, standards-based instruction and meaningful community-based experiences, connecting classroom learning to real-world expeditions.

You will collaborate with an educational team, mentor teachers, and families to support students’ academic and social growth. Requirements include a Master’s degree in education and New York State certification in Students with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education is required.
• New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (K–6) is required.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor IEPs.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design standards-based, differentiated instruction for grades 5–6.
• Plan lessons, units, and projects aligned to standards with clear objectives.
• Integrate community-based expeditions into instruction.
• Support writing development through explicit instruction.
• Monitor growth via formal and informal assessments.
• Develop and monitor individual IEP goals with data progress.
• Provide explicit social and behavioral support.
• Communicate progress with families and colleagues.
• Fulfill supervisory duties and participate in school activities.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP development

Social emotional instruction

Collaboration

Written communication

Planning & organization

Family communication

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in education

NY State certification for Students with Disabilities K–6

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartboard

Job description

The Norman Howard School in Rochester, NY seeks a Special Education Teacher for grades 5 and 6. The role emphasizes differentiated, standards-based instruction and meaningful community-based experiences, connecting classroom learning to real-world expeditions.

You will collaborate with an educational team, mentor teachers, and families to support students’ academic and social growth. Requirements include a Master’s degree in education and New York State certification in Students with