Special Education Teacher, MS

Queensbury UFSD; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensbury Union Free School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Middle School. The position involves a mix of Integrated Co-Teaching, Consultant Teacher, and Resource Room, with an anticipated probationary term starting September 2026.

The district notes the minimum salary of $52,255, with actual pay based on education and experience. NYS certification in SWD or related areas is required. Applicants should visit queensburyschool.org for more information about the district.

Qualifications

• NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate teaching discipline.
• New York State Certification (NYScertification) required in one of SWD All Grades, SWD 1-6, SWD 5-9 (Generalist) or SWD 7-12 (Generalist or Content Specialist).

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in designated locations and times.
• Plans a program of study tailored to the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment addressing individual needs and abilities.
• Prepares for classes and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Assists students in meeting standards, assessments, and graduation requirements.
• Maintains classroom behavior and clear expectations.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.
• Uses varied instructional techniques and media to meet diverse learners.
• Ensures student progress is monitored and reported as required.
• Participates in interventions and collaborates with district specialists as needed.
• Maintains records in accordance with laws and district policies.
• Communicates with parents and provides education-related meetings when necessary.
• Plans supervised activities for classroom staff and volunteers, as applicable.
• Keeps current on curricular needs and participates in staff development.
• Attends staff meetings and contributes to committees.

Education

New York State Teaching Certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher, Middle School

Anticipated probationary position effective September 2026. The position entails a mixture of Integrated Co-Teaching, Consultant Teacher, and Resource Room.

Minimum salary $52,255 actual salary based on education and experience pursuant to the wage schedule posted on the district’s website. We encourage you to visit queensburyschool.org for more information about our district.

New York State Certification Required

NYScertification required in any one of the following areas: SWD All Grades, SWD 1-6, SWD 5-9 (Generalist) - or - SWD 7-12 (Generalist or Content Specialist).

Queensbury Union Free School District Job Description: Teacher

Minimum Qualifications

NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate teaching discipline.

Purpose of Position

Under general and direct supervision, responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that will empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams and to contribute to the global community.

Terms of Employment

Ten or Eleven-month year. Salary and working conditions in accordance with agreement between the District and the Queensbury Faculty Association. Performance of this position and its responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Principal or another immediate supervisor (if applicable) as specified in the QFA contract.

Performance Responsibilities

• A. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;
• B. Plans a program of study that, as most as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students;
• C. Creates a classroom environment that, as most as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students;
• D. Prepares for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor;
• E. Prepares students to fulfill educational standards, pass NYS assessments and/or Regents exams, and/or fulfill graduation requirements;
• F. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;
• G. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives in the form of essential questions for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these to the students;
• H. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;
• I. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s mission, core values and instructional goals and objectives focusing on student learning;
• J. Assesses student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;
• K. Participates in student interventions and TSTs, seeks the assistance of District specialists as required;
• L. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• M. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation;
• N. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rule governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;
• O. Maintains open lines of communication with parents - Available to students and parents for education-related meetings as necessary;
• P. If applicable, plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s), teacher aide(s), and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with immediate supervisor, provides input when evaluating their job performance;
• Q. Keeps current on curricular needs and trend and strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Participates in staff development opportunities;
• R. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;
• S. Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the Superintendent of Schools.