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Special Education Teacher- Secondary

West Seneca Central School District

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Location
West Seneca, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Students With Disabilities Generalist 7-12 Or Special Education All Grades CertificationCurrent NYS Special Education 7-12 Or K-12 Certification

Job overview

West Seneca Central School District seeks a certified special education teacher for secondary students in its General Special Education tenure area. The role involves delivering instruction, differentiating learning, collaborating with teachers and building staff, and supporting students’ academic and foundational skill development. Candidates must hold current New York State special education certification; additional content-area certification is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Planning and PreparationInstructional SkillsClassroom ManagementProfessional DevelopmentKnowledge of NYS Learning Standards and AssessmentsCurriculum ContentMethods of InstructionTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Qualifications

Students With Disabilities Generalist 7-12 or Special Education All Grades CertificationCurrent NYS Special Education 7-12 or K-12 CertificationContent Area Certification

Full job description

The West Seneca Central School District has a vacancy for a teacher in the Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions - General Special Education tenure area. This position is a probationary appointment for an individual who is certified to teach Special Education at the secondary level.

The ideal candidates must be able to demonstrate planning and preparation, instructional skills, effective classroom management and be motivated to engage in continuous professional development.

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 building staff 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; willingness to develop/grow/promote the program to include all learners; and differentiating instruction to ensure all students experience success.

Salary and benefits are paid according to the West Seneca Teachers' Association's collective bargaining agreement.

Job Qualifications

Required Certification: Students with Disabilities - Generalist 7-12 -or- Special Education - All Grades

Additional certification(s) preferred: Any content area (i.e. ELA, Mathematics, Science and/or Social Studies Gr 7-12)

Candidates must have current NYS certification in Special Education 7-12 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:12/02/2026

Application Deadline:11/06/2026

How this job compares

Set against the 1,102 open Special Education Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$54–70K/yr145 salary ranges
  • New York median$45–47/hr36 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 234 open Special Education Teacher jobs in New York and 1,102 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Special Education Teacher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (98 postings).
Education
444 of the 1,102 open Special Education Teacher jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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