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Anticipated Special Education Teacher -Short Term Substitute

Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES

Grand Island, NYTemporary / Per Diem$170Seen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$170
Location
Grand Island, NY
Schedule
Temporary / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

SWD All Grades Or SWD B-6 Or Permanent SPED K-12 CertificationChild Abuse Identification Workshop

Job overview

Grand Island CSD anticipates hiring a short-term substitute special education teacher for a self-contained 6:1:1 classroom serving up to six students with significant learning and/or developmental needs. The teacher will provide individualized instruction, develop and implement differentiated lessons and individualized education programs, and support student development. The anticipated work period is approximately November 24, 2026, through March 2, 2027, at Sidway Elementary.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationLesson PlanningInclusive Classroom ManagementTeaching MethodsInstructional ResourcesStudent AssessmentParent CommunicationDe-Escalation

Qualifications

SWD All Grades or SWD B-6 or Permanent SPED K-12 CertificationChild Abuse Identification WorkshopSchool Violence Intervention and Prevention Workshop

Full job description

Anticipated Special Education Teacher -Short Term Substitute

Grand Island CSD

1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island , NY 14072

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300057315

Start Date

Open Date 10/27/2026

Closing Date 11/27/2026

ANTICIPATED POSITION AVAILABLE

Posting Date:

October 27, 2026

Application Deadline:

November 6, 2026

Position Title:

Special Education Teacher - Short Term Substitute

Anticipated Employment Date:

Approximately November 24, 2026 - March 2, 2027

Anticipated Work Location/Hours:

Sidway Elementary 8:35 AM - 3:35 PM

Salary:

Per diem $170 with increase/retroactive to collective

bargaining agreement after 40 days.

Duties:

This position involves teaching in a 6:1:1 self-contained special education classroom, providing individualized instruction to up to six students with significant learning, and/or developmental needs. The teacher designs and implements differentiated lessons, manages classroom behavior using positive supports, collaborates with paraprofessionals and related service providers, and develops individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet each student's goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certification SWD All Grades (preferred) or SWD B-6 or Permanent SPED K-12

  • Completed workshop on child abuse identification as well as completion of required certification

  • Workshop completion in school violence intervention and prevention (SAVE) may also be required prior to certification issues

Qualifications Desired:

  • Strong written in oral communication skills

  • Develop and Implement age appropriate lesson plans that Foster students academic, social, and emotional development

  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where all students feel valued and supported

  • Use a variety of teaching methods and instructional resources to engage students in active Learning

  • Assess and monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and support to ensure academic growth

  • Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and colleagues to support each student's Learning and Development

  • Foster a love of learning through interactive, Hands-On activities and creative lessons

  • Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment

  • Experience and de-escalation skills is a priority

Application Procedure:

GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Attachment View Attachment

Appointment Status Temporary

Start Date November 24

Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}

Contact Person's Name Natalie Stanczyk

Contact Person's Phone 7167738803

Contact Person's Email [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 1,096 open Special Education Teacher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$170
  • New York median$54–68K/yr151 salary ranges
  • New York median$45–47/hr38 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 246 open Special Education Teacher jobs in New York and 1,096 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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 (99 postings).
Education
461 of the 1,096 open Special Education Teacher jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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