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Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Special Education Teacher (Saratoga)

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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

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Job Opening Information Special Education Teacher (Saratoga) Application Deadline 8/14/2026 Position Start Date 9/1/2026 Position Title Special Education Teacher (Saratoga) Required Application Type Teacher / Admin Salary/Pay Scale $50,678•71,564
Job Description Number of Positions :
3
Salary:
$50,678•71,564, commensurate with experience relevant to the position
Work Hours:
Monday•Friday; 8:00A-2:45
P Location:
Saratoga Springs (onsite, no remote option) The Special Education Teacher does the following: Plans and implements student-centered, evidenced-based instructional practices that build on student assets and is culturally responsive to promote the development of the whole child; Provides specially designed instruction and interventions for students' academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs; Collaborates with team members including related service providers and classroom staff to develop, implement and monitor IEP accommodations, modifications, supports and goals; Plans classroom instruction through adapting methods, materials and technology to meet students' individual needs and abilities; Utilizes classroom management strategies and positive behavior interventions and supports to promote student growth in self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making ; Evaluates and reports on students' progress at designated intervals according to school procedures; Operates under school policies, procedures, and regulations; Participates in the development of curriculum and programs, including school-wide activities and program debriefs; Participates in collaborative problem-solving and planning with colleagues; Serves as case manager for assigned students; Collaborates with families, outside providers and CSE Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications NYS Students with Disabilities teaching certification appropriate to the assigned grade level is required. Applicants who hold a Students with Disabilities certificate in another grade band are encouraged to apply; the
WSWHE BOCES
Regional Certification Officer will review all credentials and provide guidance regarding any additional certification requirements needed for the assignment. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The
WSWHE BOCES
Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex
BOCES, 267
Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831.
phone:
 (518) 581-3372, email: compliance@wswheboces.org. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005•2500, phone (646) 428-3800, fax (646) 428-3843, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov. Application Procedure In addition to the application on RecruitFront, please attach the following in
RecruitFront:
Letter of interest Updated resume Copy of certification (if applicable) Transcripts (if applicable) Two (2) written letters of reference (References MUST be signed; at least one (1) of the two (2) references must be from outside the WSWHE BOCES organization.) Not required for teacher aides. Two (2) telephone professional references that are different than the written references (One (1) must be from a supervisor.) Job Category Instructional Job Location F. Donald Myers Education Center