1.0 Probationary High School Special Education Teacher (12:1:1)

Grand Island CSD

1100 Ransom Road

Grand Island , NY 14072

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300052953

Start Date

Open Date 08/01/2025

Closing Date 08/10/2025

Posting Date:

August 1, 2025

Application Deadline:

August 10, 2025

Position Title:

1.0 Probationary High School Special Education Teacher (12:1:1)

Anticipated Employment Date:

September 1, 2025

Anticipated Work Location/Hours:

High School 7:25 AM -2:25 PM

Salary:

BA Step 1 $48,007 or MA Step 1 $50,670 per GITA contract

Duties:

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic high school special education teacher for our self-contained instructional program. This position will focus on functional academics, adaptive behavior skill development, and work-based learning skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 9-12 or Students with Disabilities All Grades

Evidence of academic success at undergraduate and/or graduate levels

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated strong work ethic and dedication to student success

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Evidence of positive classroom management skills

Evidence of ability to work productively and collaboratively with students and families

Demonstrated initiative to form partnerships with outside agencies to support the transition of high school students to opportunities after high school

Knowledge and understanding of the New York State Alternate Assessment

Experience in developing IEPs

Qualifications Desired:

Experience in teaching secondary level functional academic programming

Knowledge of ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and other agencies that assist with the high school transition

Experience in developing work-based learning programs for students with disabilities

Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and ability to assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans

Experience with facilitating peer buddy and Unified Sports programs

Formal training in deescalation techniques preferred

Application Procedure:

Apply online by visiting WNYRIC (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00005387) .

Internal candidates need only submit a letter of interest to Personnel.

GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE

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Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 9/1/2025

Additional Job Information

Internal candidates need only supply a letter of interest to Personnel