Special Education Teacher (7-12), WEC

Application Deadline: 9/30/2026. Position Title: Special Education Teacher (7-12), WEC. Location: Wayne Education Center (WEC), Williamson, NY. Start Date: September 01, 2026.

About the role

This is a 2.00 FTE Special Education Teacher position serving grades 7-12 at the Wayne Education Center in Williamson, NY.

Responsibilities

• Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts.
• Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
• Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
• Record and report student progress.

Requirements

• NYS Teacher Certification - Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 or Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12.
• Preference will be given to candidates with dual certification in a SWD content area (Science).

Skills

• 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.
• Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Qualifications

• Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds.
• Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Initial and refresher TCI Trainings are provided by W-FL BOCES.

Benefits

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

Pay

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