Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
Itinerant location: Randolph Academy - Randolph Campus
Salary range: $49,185 – $57,920 (competitive, step placement based on experience)
Appointment status: Probationary | Position status: Full time | Start date: September 1, 2026
Required certification: New York State Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) {9014}
Preferred: Dual Childhood Education certification
About the role
Randolph Academy is a public school with two campuses (Randolph and Hamburg, NY) that supports, empowers, and educates students with emotional and mental-health disabilities. Our academic programs feature small class sizes, individualized instruction, and a strong emphasis on community involvement. Regents exam scores consistently exceed NYS averages for students with disabilities, and graduation rates have reached 100% in recent years.
We are seeking an exceptional Elementary Special Education Teacher who thrives in a high-support, student-centered environment. The ideal candidate will bring a positive, solutions-oriented attitude, embrace complex student needs, and collaborate deeply with classroom teams, support staff, and administration.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized instruction in small-class settings
- Implement restorative practices and promote a normative school culture
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student breakthroughs
- Engage in community-involvement initiatives
Requirements
- New York State certification in Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Dual Childhood Education certification preferred
- Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and experience with at-risk youth
- Positive, solutions-focused mindset
- Commitment to collaborative teamwork
Benefits
- Top-tier step placement with starting salary maximized based on experience
- Full New York State TRS pension track
- Premium healthcare coverage
- Strong district support and resources