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LTS Special Education Teacher - Elementary
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$71,988 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 8/28/2026 LTS Special Education Teacher•
Elementary JobID:
3907Position Type:
Teaching Date Posted:
8/28/2026Location:
Plank Road South Elementary School Date Available:
09/02/2026Closing Date:
09/01/2026 WEBSTERCENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Open Position Position:
LTS Special Education Teacher- Elementary (Posting number 2627-3907)
Location:
Plank Road South Elementary School Dates:
ASAP- June 25, 2027
Requirements:
Must be NYS Certified in Students with Disabilities 1-6 or K-12 Special Education We strongly welcome candidates with the following qualifications: Exemplify the WCSD vision, Core Beliefs, and Essential Skills Candidates must have knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning NYS Certified Students with Disabilities B-2 preferredPosition Summary:
Special education teachers must be able to provide specialized instruction across settings including: consultant teacher, resource room, integrated co-teaching and special class. They must be able to support students with a variety of educational disabilities in any school setting. They must be able to work collaboratively with teachers, service providers, support staff, administrators, students and their families to design instruction and provide accommodations for all students to be able to access the standards and meet their goalsResponsibilities:
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals (and objectives) contained within each student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP) in a variety of settings. Develops and coordinates the delivery of annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals (and objectives), and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. Collaborates and consults with students, families, educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students. Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional accommodations, adaptive equipment, behavior intervention plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Coordinates implementation and monitoring of supplementary aides, services and accommodations for all students on their caseload. Communicates with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs. Assesses student progress, collects data and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques/plans. Teaches social skills and coping strategies as determined by the students' individualized education plan by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system. Participates in development of behavior support or intervention plans. Facilitates the implementation and data monitoring of the plan and provides consistent explicit instruction in the identified target areas for students on their caseload. Maintains accurate and complete student records and prepares reports as required. Establishes clear learning targets for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those learning targets to students. Develops plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings. Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams as appropriate. Provides personal care for students as needed. Maintains professional competence by participating in professional learning, faculty, curriculum and department meetings, and other professional opportunities. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the building or district administration.Salary:
As per current Webster Teacher Association (WTA) Contract based on experience and education.Perks:
NYS Teacher's Retirement System pension Health and Dental benefits Additional compensation for Master's Degree, graduate hours and previously awarded tenure Tuition discounts for future graduate work at select local colleges and universities Powerful and diverse professional growth opportunitiesApplication Procedure:
Go to https://www.websterschools.org and click on "Job Postings and Applications" and then enter the posting number in the "Job Search" field.Application deadline:
September 1, 2026Correspond With:
Dr. Chris Callahan Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Webster Central School District 119 South Ave Webster, NY 14580 WEARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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