Position Title

Special Education Teacher, MS

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Minimum $52,255 actual salary based on education

Job Description

Special Education Teacher, Middle School. Anticipated probationary position effective September 2026. The position entails a mixture of Integrated Co-Teaching, Consultant Teacher, and Resource Room. Minimum salary $52,255 actual salary based on education and experience pursuant to the wage schedule posted on the district's website. We encourage you to visit queensburyschool.org for more information about our district. Job Qualifications

NYS certification required. NYS certification required in any one of the following areas: SWD All Grades, SWD 1-6, SWD 5-9 (Generalist) - or - SWD 7-12 (Generalist or Content Specialist).

Queensbury Union Free School District Job Description:

Teacher

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate teaching discipline.

Purpose of Position:

Under general and direct supervision, responsible for helping students learn subject matter and

skills that will empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams and

to contribute to the global community.

Terms of Employment:

Ten or Eleven-month year. Salary and working conditions in accordance with agreement

between the District and the Queensbury Faculty Association. Performance of this position and

its responsibilities will be evaluated annually by the Principal or another immediate supervisor

(if applicable) as specified in the QFA contract.

Performance Responsibilities:

A. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated;

B. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest,

and abilities of students;

C. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the

maturity and interests of he students;

D. Prepares for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of

immediate supervisor;

E. Prepares students to fulfill educational standards, pass NYS assessments and/or Regents

exams, and/or fulfill graduation requirements;

F. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior;

G. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes

clear objectives in the form of essential questions for all lessons, units, and projects to

communicate these to the students;

H. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the

needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved;

I. Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's mission, core values and

instructional goals and objectives focusing on student learning;

J. Assesses student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required;

K. Participates in student interventions and TSTs, seeks the assistance of District specialists

as required;

L. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials,

and facilities;

M. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and

administrative regulation;

N. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rule governing student life and

conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and

procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner;

O. Maintains open lines of communication with parents - Available to students and parents

for education-related meetings as necessary;

P. If applicable, plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s),

teacher aide(s), and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with immediate supervisor, provides

input when evaluating their job performance;

Q. Keeps current on curricular needs and trend and strives to maintain and improve

professional competence. Participates in staff development opportunities;

R. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required;

S. Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the

Superintendent of Schools.

Application Procedure

Please upload onto RecruitFront the following supporting documents: (a) All college transcripts (b) At least three written letters of reference. Reference letters should be SIGNED. (c) Evidence of certification. A copy from TEACH is sufficient.

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

Middle School