Special Education Teacher ( grades 8-12) 2026-2027 academic year

Science Academies of NY • City of Syracuse, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

SANY is excited to announce the opening of Special Education Teacher positions (Grades 8-12) for the 2026-2027 Academic Year! We are looking for dynamic, collaborative, flexible and engaging educators. We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply! New York State Students with Disabilities or SPED Certification required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• NYS Students with Disabilities or SPED certification required
• Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education
• Growth mindset, flexible and ok with change
• Intrinsically motivated
• Compassionate
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed
• The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement
• Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with a diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus
• Prior teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter's curriculum
• Collaborate with staff to determine charter's requirement for the instructional goals, objective, and methods
• Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area
• Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy
• Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning
• Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities
• Have great classroom management

Benefits

• Additional compensation bonus for 3 years of related lead teacher experience and/or certification!
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education)
• Professional development opportunities. Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level