Special Education Teacher-Middle School (Gr 6

Special Education Teacher

Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a warm, welcoming "small town" atmosphere. With a total enrollment of over 2,000 students, the mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success.

We are seeking highly qualified (NYS certified) applicants to apply to this vacancy – Special Education (ALL GRADES) OR Permanent Special Education OR Students with Disabilities (Adolescent Grades 7-12) OR Students with Disabilities (Middle Childhood Grades 5-9). However, we will consider individuals who are currently in the process of obtaining their NYS certification and will be certified by September 1, 2026.

Teacher expectations overview:

• Knowledge of NYS Instructional Standards in special education and differentiated instructional strategies
• Excellent student engagement skills with a goal of achieving mastery through a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to each student
• Effective classroom management skills
• Excellent parent engagement and relationship building skills
• Participates with colleagues as a collaborative team player
• Understands urban schools and communities
• Supports the district goals of equity, literacy and graduation concerning all students
• Ability to inspire students to learn and make learning fun
• Models a growth mindset
• Ability to use classroom technology

Please apply through OLAS with a letter of interest, your resume, proof of certification and any supporting materials including at least 3 professional (Supervisory) letters of reference. Salary is based upon experience and the CTA contract.

This will be an on-going recruitment process until filled.