Special Education Teacher K-5 2026-2027 School Year

Science Academies of NY • City of Syracuse, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Science Academies of New York (SANY) is hiring a K–5 Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year in Syracuse, New York. The role involves providing engaging lessons aligned with the charter’s curriculum, collaborating with staff on instructional goals and methods, preparing students for relevant standardized tests, and using data and analytics to support instruction and learning. SANY welcomes both experienced and novice teachers and describes its environment as collaborative, flexible, and supportive of new teachers.

The position includes regular feedback and accountability, classroom management, and the opportunity to serve students and communities. SANY offers professional development, coaches and mentors in every building, and regular use of classroom technology, including SMARTboards, iPads, Chromebooks, internet resources, and apps. Compensation is competitive and based on pay scale, experience, and education, with additional compensation for three years of related lead teacher experience and/or certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• New York State Students with Disabilities or Special Education certification required.
• Fingerprint clearance through the New York State Department of Education.
• Growth mindset; flexibility and comfort with change.
• Intrinsically motivated and compassionate.
• Strong conviction that all students can succeed.
• Ability to take feedback well and implement it immediately.
• Comfort with using data and analytics to drive instruction and promote learning.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with a diverse student population or in an urban setting is a plus.
• Prior teaching experience preferred; novice teachers are encouraged to apply.
• Additional compensation is available for three years of related lead teacher experience and/or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide engaging lesson plans that conform to the charter’s curriculum.
• Collaborate with staff to determine the charter’s instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Prepare students for standardized tests relevant to the content area.
• Use analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning.
• Maintain effective classroom management.
• Receive feedback and implement it promptly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and employee assistance program benefits.
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or a 403(b) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities, with coaches and mentors in every building.

What This Job Offers

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