Probationary Elementary Special Education Teacher Full Time

VACANCY NOTICE

Posting Date ï½ July 29 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability sexual orientation veteran military status or domestic violence victim status. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617

JOB DESCRIPTION

K-12 Special Education Teacher

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

The K-12 Special Education teacher will create a welcoming and inclusive class environment favorable to learning and personal growth for all students in alignment with the districts mission and core commitments.

IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and implement instruction based upon district standards and best instructional practices aligned to the K-12 instructional model.
• Implement the instructional program including practices to support a multi-tiered system of support.
• Establish positive relationships and rapport with students parents and staff members.
• Understand and implement culturally responsive curriculum which is standards based.
• Serve as Case Manager for their case load of students by ensuring that students Individualized Educational Plans are implemented.

Assessment

• Utilize formative and summative assessment to monitor and differentiate instructional practice based upon learners.
• Analyze class building district and state assessment data to inform curriculum implementation and instructional decisions.
• Document student progress learning and outcomes; address specific educational needs of students; and provide feedback to students parents/guardians and administration regarding student progress.

Resource Management

• Create a safe and positive learning environment to support all students.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education coursework and professional growth activities.

Working with Students

• Motivate students to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to be productive citizens.
• Continually support student growth academically socially and emotionally.

Maintaining Effective Communication with the Community

• Collaborate with colleagues district leadership and families to create a classroom culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Provide regular and effective communication w/families to support home/school connections.

Other

• Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse harassment intimidation bullying fights substance abuse etc.
• Observe strict confidentiality regarding student data and information.

QUALIIFICATIONS

• Valid teaching certificate for the State of New York with required endorsement in area of assignment
• Prior experience in the school setting preferred but not required.
• Successful New York State fingerprint clearance

AUTHORITY

• The K-12 Special Education teacher is directly responsible to the building principal and district leadership.