Special Education Teacher (5-9), NEC

Job Description

Position: 1.00 Special Education Teacher (5 -9)

Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities.

Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance.

Start Date: September 01, 2026

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, a high level of engagement and eagerness to continue to learn and grow;
• working collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills and authentic application of those skills;
• supporting students as they develop a strong work ethic, pride in their work and the foundational skills employers have identified;
• willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners;
• differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success.

Must hold a commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must have current NYS certification in Special Education K-6 or K-12.

Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including but not limited to knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments; knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction; ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team; and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Application Procedure

Click on the green “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit the required certification credentials, resume, and cover letter.

If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or Debra.Luna@wflboces.org

Job Category

Teachers

Job Location

Newark Education Center (NEC)