Position Title

Prob Special Education (6:1:2) HS 9-12 Position for 26-27

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per SCTA Contract Schedule 1 Step 1 or $57,677.00

Job Description

Probationary Special Education Teacher Position (6:1:2) HS Level ( Grades 9-12) for 2026-2027

Start Date: September 1, 2026

The educator will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of disabilities.  The selected candidate will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.  Additionally, the successful candidate must demonstrate unquestionable integrity, understand the value of culturally responsive instructional practices and have a firm belief in the potential of all students.   

Job Qualifications

General Requirements:

Our ideal candidate should have:

• NYS Permanent or Professional Special Education or NYS Students with Disabilities Certification 9-12.
• Candidates who posess other teaching certificates, in addition to special education are preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Familiarity and experience providing instruction for students with developmental disabilities in the self-contained setting.
• Effective communication skills to engage students, parents, colleagues and the school community as a whole.

Preferred Skills of the Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated skill in teaching students with developmental disabilities in both substantially separate and inclusive settings.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary instructional techniques, research-based interventions for teaching academics as well as behavior, and strategies for collecting data and monitoring academic/behavioral progress.
• Knowledge of/experience with developing and implementing positive behavioral supports, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and functional behavioral assessments (FBAs).
• Familiarity with instruction of alternate curriculum and alternate assessment.
• Experience with classroom management, IEP goal development and progress monitoring.
• Able to lead classroom staff and collaborate with other members of the special education team.
• Fully trained in crisis intervention/response such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS).

Salary and Benefits:

According to the SCTA Contract - at least Schedule 1, Step 1 or $57,677.00 depending on experience and transcripts.  Competitive benefits.

    

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

COLONIE CHS

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