Special Education Teacher - High School

Victor Central School District; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Victor Central School District is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher to provide direct instruction and life-skills development for students in grades 10–12 participating in NYSAA. The position requires NYS Special Education Teacher Certification, knowledge of NYS Learning Standards, and collaboration with families and staff to support student growth in the least restrictive environment.

Salary starts at $49,500 with negotiation based on experience; ten-month term under the

Qualifications

• Hold valid New York State Special Education Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards.
• Experience with IEP goal writing, implementation and progress monitoring.
• Experience with least restrictive environment and communicating with families and staff.
• Experience with curriculum modification for individual student needs.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Utilize data information systems and analyze data to inform action plans.
• Participate in the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and IEP processes.
• Provide specialized instruction to address individual student needs.
• Maintain communication with parents, students, teachers and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by district administration.

Skills

Instructional planning

Collaboration with parents

Data-driven decision making

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Flexibility

Communication with stakeholders

Education

New York State Special Education Teacher Certification

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher


• Date Posted: 9/2/2026


• Location: Victor Senior High School


• Closing Date: 09/20/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Special Education Teacher- High School

Job Description: . The Special Education Teacher provides high quality instruction to students with disabilities.

Position: This High School Special Education Teacher provides direct instruction, vocational training, and life-skills development to students in grades 10 through 12 participating in the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).

Qualifications:

• Hold valid New York State Special Education Teacher Certification


• Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards


• Knowledge of Committee on Special Education process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal writing, implementation and progress monitoring.


• Experience with providing special education students with learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in the least restrictive environment


• Experience with developing and/or modifying curriculum, preparing lessons and providing specially designed instruction to address individual student needs


• Experience with establishing and maintain open communication with parents, students, teachers and other relevant stakeholders


• Flexibility to meet the needs of a range of student learners


• In-depth knowledge of effective interventions


• Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff


• Proven success working with students


• Strong organizational and planning skills

Responsibilities: Shall include but are not limited to the following:

• Differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles;


• Utilize data information systems and engage in data analysis in order to formulate action plans to support students;


• Participate in the Committee on Special Education process, Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal writing, implementation and progress monitoring.


• Provide special education students with learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in the least restrictive environment


• Develop and/or modify curriculum, prepare lessons and provide specially designed instruction to address individual student needs


• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding special education and students


• Ability to engage culturally diverse students; and


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education or other district office administration

Terms of Employment:

The position of Special Education Teacher is a ten-month position. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the Victor Teachers' Association.

Evaluation:Per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the Victor Central Teachers' Association.

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education

Salary: Minimum starting salary $49,500 (negotiable based on experience), as per the Victor Teachers' Association agreement. The VTA contract can be found on the Victor Central School District website under the Human Resources tab.