Special Education Teacher (7 -12), NEC

Pay

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

Benefits

• Paid holidays & leave time
• NYS retirement
• Health & dental insurance

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Current NYS certification in Special Education K-6 or K-12.
• Broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including 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;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Details

Job location: Newark Education Center (NEC). Position start date: September 1, 2026. Application deadline: September 30, 2026.