NYS Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades K - 12

Job Opening Information NYS Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades K - 12
Job Number
R14
Application Deadline
10/16/2026
- Position Title
- NYS Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades K - 12
- Required Application Type
- Teacher / Admin
- Salary/Pay Scale
- $71,979 - $118,722
- Job Description
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 8:1:2 Life Skills Class.
- Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
- Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
- In collaboration with instructional teams, prepare student IEP’s and monitor progress.
- Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially and emotionally.
- Collaborate with all related-service providers and clinicians to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
- Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to adult and post-secondary programs.
- Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their daily routines and learning opportunities including classwork, vocational preparation, interactions, and communication.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
- Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
- Position supports students with Autism Spectrum needs and Development Disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting with a focus on Life Skills.
- Job Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- New York State Students with Disabilities Certification K – 12
- Master’s Degree in Special Education
- Thorough understanding of Students with Disabilities and the continuum of services.
- Knowledge of the Next Generation Learning Standards
- Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Special Education programs.
- Minimum of three (3) years of special education teaching experience preferred.
- Additional content area certification preferred.
- Job Category
- Teacher
- Job Location
- Rye Lake - Center for Special Services