SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER FULL TIME PROBATIONARY 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

VACANCY NOTICE
 

Posting Date - June 29, 2026

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Certification Copy or TEACH Verification

• Credentials/College Placement File

           (or 3 letters of recommendation)

• College Transcripts (unofficial acceptable at this time)

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 district's 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 i