Special Education Teacher (7-12), MEC
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Job overview
Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES is hiring a Special Education Teacher (7-12), MEC. The role provides high-quality instruction to secondary students, fostering critical thinking, engagement, and growth while collaborating with teachers and community members, supporting strong work ethic, promoting equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive environments.
Key focus areas include Provide high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment, Work collaboratively with other teachers and community members to ensure continued learning, and Support students as they develop a strong work ethic and pride in their work.
Important skills include Effective Teaching And Learning, Knowledge Of NYS Learning Standards And Assessments, Knowledge Of Curriculum Content And Accepted Methods Of Instruction, Ability To Work Collaboratively As A Member Of A Team, Excellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills, and Commitment To Promoting Equity, Practicing Cultural Responsiveness, And Creating Inclusive Environments.
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Full job description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing high-quality instruction to secondary students in a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, 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.
Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1662991896/wflbocesorg/iogw3c50iwbxdoegejrm/P-16InfoBrochure.pdf)
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 1, 2026
Learn more about our instructional calendar by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1739372006/wflbocesorg/isyxquiijezg2raqnfcg/WFLBOCESInstructionalCalendar2025-2026.pdf) Learn more about our paid holidays by clicking HERE (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1744214433/wflbocesorg/r1fptp9bdnuaag4z0awa/AR5380PAIDHOLIDAYDATES20252026.pdf)
Job Qualifications
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Current NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12
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Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels, including but not limited to:
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Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments
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Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction
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Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position Start Date:09/01/2026
Application Deadline:08/19/2026
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