Elementary Special Education Teacher - Warring - 2026-2027 Vacancy

Poughkeepsie City School District•New York, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. This role involves providing quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interpreting and transmitting ideas effectively, with key objectives including mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation, and good citizenship. The teacher will work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students.

Requirements

New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6)
Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department
Candidates must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
Develop lesson plans.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare the classroom for classroom activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Provide for the care and protection of school property.
Use relevant technology to support instruction.
Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures.
Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district.
Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.