ANTICIPATED - Special Education Teachers

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ANTICIPATED

• Special Education Teachers Job Number JP5661 Application Deadline 5/26/2026 Position Title

ANTICIPATED

• Special Education Teachers Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale Salary range starting at $67,765 Job Description The Ulster BOCES Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) Student-Based Programs is seeking Special Education Teachers for full-time, 10-month positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

Experience working with elementary and/or secondary education students preferred. Appropriate NYS certification and fingerprinting required. Ulster BOCES provides programs for students ages five through twenty-one who are identified as needing specialized programs and/or supports according to their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Special Education programs are offered at Ulster BOCES sites in Port Ewen, NY and in leased classrooms in component school districts. They have been developed and offered to meet the specific needs of our students in order to assist them in realizing their potential to achieve both academically and socially. The following programs are available in Special Class configurations of 12:1:1, 8:1:1, 8:1:2, 6:1:2 and 4:1:2. All classes are staffed by a full-time Special Education teacher and either one or two teaching assistants (additional supplementary 1:1 aides may be requested for individual students as per Committee on Special Education recommendations). Multiple programs are available. Ulster BOCES offers regionally competitive salary and benefits (see the Ulster BOCES Teachers' Organization contract at https://www.ulsterboces.org/faq-links/employment-contracts for details). Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary starting at $67,765 per year. To be legally employed in this position, you must possess a valid NYS teaching certificate. The teaching certificate requirements can be found at the following link: http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do.

Select the following criteria:

Area of Interest:

 Classroom Teacher

Subject Area:

 Students with Disabilities

Grade Level:

 Early Childhood

• Birth-Grade 2; Childhood
• Grades 1-6; Middle Childhood
• Grades 5-9; Adolescent
• Grades 7-12; Special Education K-12

Title:

 Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2); (Grades 1-6); (Grades 5-9); (Grades 7-12); Special Education K-12

Type of Certificate:

 Initial or Professional Certificate

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To help students develop skills and knowledge that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the administrator. Plans a program of study that is consistent with the individualized education plan. Maintains written lesson plans, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, and communicates these objectives to students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior. Assesses the performance of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required. Administers and scores State Education Department assessments. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation and provides reports of same when requested within designated time frames. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Plans and coordinates purposeful assignments for classroom teaching assistant, teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s). Plans and coordinates, when necessary, with mainstream teachers. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK SCHEDULE

10 Month Schedule, September through June Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

•  2:40 p.

m. Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of Appropriate NYS Special Education Certification

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:

At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education. The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts.

They are:

Ellenville Central School District

• Highland Central School District
• Kingston City Schools Consolidated
• New Paltz Central School District
• Onteora Central School District
• Rondout Valley Central School District
• Saugerties Central School District
• Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS

Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail:

complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org

By Mail:

175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561

By Telephone:

(845) 255-1400 Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, 

Telephone:

(646) 428-3900,

FAX:

(646) 428-3843;

TDD:

(800) 877-8339;

E-Mail:

OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. Job Category

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