Disabilities Teacher in Friendship, NY

Salary Range: $39,265 - Step Schedule, based on experience

Friendship Central School District Is accepting applications for the following vacancy.

Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades 5-9 or Grades 7-12

- Develop an effective instructional program to accommodate individual needs and varying disabilities using a continuum of service delivery models.
- Facilitate the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and reflective development of children.
- Serve as special education case manager for students as assigned.
- Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Special Education Director, or other special educators, lead teachers, and parents/guardians, individual education plans (IEP's) for children with varying disabilities that are consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices, local procedure guidance, State and Federal IDEA regulations, the New York State Department of Education Learning Standards, and the Friendship Central School mission and philosophy.
- Document the IEP including measureable goals and objectives as required under IDEA regulations.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers, special educators, families, community members and administrators to implement each students' IEP.
- Use ongoing assessment to monitor children's growth, development, strengths, and needs.
- Be accountable for fostering students' academic progress.
- Develop long-term relationships with children and their families by serving as the primary mentor for each child in their group.
- Attend IEP meetings as required.
- Formally and informally interact with parents on a frequent and regular basis to provide information on their child's progress and to provide support as needed.
- Integrate parents' contribution to the curriculum as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource person to parents.
- Conduct periodic parent/teacher conferences so that adults can share information about children. Share information with lead teachers for inclusion in their written narrative reports.
- Attend Open Houses and other family functions.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss various aspects of the curriculum.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Friendship Central School.
- Administer state mandated assessments.

Currently seeking a dedicated teacher certified (or able to obtain certification) in the Students with Disabilities for Grades 7-12 tenure area. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Fingerprint clearance.
Include cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of reference.

Start Date is August 26, 2025

Apply online using the link below or at https://www.applitrack.com/Friendship/onlineapp/

EOE