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Special Education Teacher (7 -12), NEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Newark, NYJob$52–62K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$52–62K/yr
Location
Newark, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current NYS Certification In Special Education K-6 Or K-12

Job overview

Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring a Special Education Teacher (7 -12), NEC. The role provides high‑quality instruction to secondary special‑education students, fostering critical thinking, engagement, and work ethic while collaborating with teachers and community members. The teacher promotes equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive environments, differentiates instruction for student success, and helps grow the program for all learners.

Key focus areas include Provide high‑quality instruction to secondary special‑education students that promotes critical thinking and engagement., Work collaboratively with teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills., and Support students in developing a strong work ethic, pride in their work, and foundational employer‑identified skills..

Successful candidates bring NYS Certification In Special Education K-6. Important skills include Collaboration, Promoting Equity, Practicing Cultural Responsiveness, Creating Inclusive Environments, Communication, and Oral Communication. Preferred (not required): Problem Solving, Differentiating Instruction, Effective Teaching And Learning, and NYS Learning Standards And Assessments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CollaborationPromoting EquityPracticing Cultural ResponsivenessCreating Inclusive EnvironmentsCommunicationOral CommunicationProblem SolvingDifferentiating InstructionEffective Teaching and LearningNYS Learning Standards and AssessmentsCurriculum Content KnowledgeAccepted Methods of InstructionCollaborative WorkExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Qualifications

Current NYS Certification in Special Education K-6 or K-12

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1662991896/wflbocesorg/iogw3c50iwbxdoegejrm/P-16InfoBrochure.pdf)

Salary Range: $52,341 -$61,805, based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance. Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1647439138/wflbocesorg/yw0huu1dsugzkat3ygvb/WFLBOCESBenefitsBrochure.pdf)

Start Date: September 01, 2026

Learn more about our instructional calendar & paid holidays by clicking HERE (https://www.wflboces.org/about-us/calendars)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, a high level of engagement and eagerness to continue to learn and grow; working collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning of relevant skills and authentic application of those skills; supporting students as they develop a strong work ethic, pride in their work and the foundational skills employers have identified; willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners; and differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success. Must hold a commitment to promoting equity, practicing cultural responsiveness, and creating inclusive environments.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must have current NYS certification in Special Education K-6 or K-12. Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including but not limited to knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments; knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction; ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team; and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Position Start Date:09/01/2026

Application Deadline:08/19/2026

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