Special Education Teacher

Job Opening Information Special Education Teacher Job Number 27-04 Application Deadline 6/30/2026 Position Start Date 9/1/2026 Position Title Special Education Teacher Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale Per CTA Contract Job Description Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a warm, welcoming "small town" atmosphere. With a total enrollment of over 2,000 students, the mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success. We are seeking highly qualified (NYS certified) applicants to apply to this vacancy - Student with Disabilities (ALL GRADES) OR Students with Disabilities (Gr 7-12) OR Special Education Permanent.

PLS NOTE

we will consider individuals who are currently in the process of obtaining their NYS certification and will be certified by September 1, 2026.

Teacher expectations overview:

Knowledge of NYS Instructional Standards pertinent to your subject matter and differentiated instructional strategies Excellent student engagement skills with a goal of achieving mastery through a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to each student Effective classroom management skills Excellent parent engagement and relationship building skills Participates with colleagues as a collaborative team player Understands urban schools and communities Supports the district's goals of equity, literacy and graduation concerning all students Ability to inspire students to learn and make learning fun Models a growth mindset Ability to use classroom technology This will be an on-going recruitment process until filled. Job Category Instructional Job Location Cohoes High School