Special Education Teacher (Elem) Prob for 2025-2026 Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Opening Information Special Education Teacher (Elem) Prob for 2025-2026
Job Number
20260617spedcoteach
Application Deadline
6/30/2025
Position Start Date
9/1/2025
Position Title
Special Education Teacher (Elem) Prob for 2025-2026
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
Min. Schedule 1 Step 1 or $56,546.00
Job Description
Anticipated Probationary Special Education Teacher Elementary Level for 2025-2026.

Start Date:

September 1, 2025.
The educators will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of disabilities. The selected candidates will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being. Additionally, the successful candidate must demonstrate unquestionable integrity, understand the value of culturally responsive instructional practices and have a firm belief in the potential of all students.

General Requirements:

Our ideal candidates should have;
Special Education/Students with Disabilities (All Grades) or Students with Disabilities (K-6) NYS Certification.
Candidates who posess other teaching certificates, in addition to special education are preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Effective communication skills to engage students, parents, colleagues and the school community as a whole. Familiarity and experience providing instruction for students with developmental disabilities in inclusive and self-contained settings.
Job Qualifications

Preferred Skills Of The Ideal Candidates:

Knowledge of multi-disciplinary instructional techniques, research-based interventions for teaching academics as well as behavior, and strategies for collecting data and monitoring academic/behavioral progress.
Knowledge of/experience with developing and implementing positive behavioral supports, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and functional behavioral assessments (FBAs).
Familiarity with developing and delivering highly engaging instruction.
Experience with classroom management, IEP goal development and progress monitoring.
Able to lead classroom staff and collaborate with other members of the special education team.
Fully trained in crisis intervention/response such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS).

Salary and Benefits:

According to the South Colonie Teachers Contract, at least Schedule 1 Step 1 or $56,546.00 depending on experience and transcripts. Competitive benefits.
Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
To Be Determined