Elementary Special Education Teacher - Life Skills

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Life Skills

Job

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 12/22/2025
• Location:
  
  Krieger Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as practicable

Recruitment Bulletin #: 25-26-125 ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER DECEMBER 2025 LIFE SKILLS KRIEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – LIFE SKILLS – KRIEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6)
• Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department

Under the direction of the Building Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Special Services, the Special Education Teachers develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives; follow NYS mandates due process procedures and function as IEP manager for assigned students.

To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interpret and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem‑solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student’s IEP, one must:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
• Develop lesson plans;
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
• Prepare the classroom for classroom activities;
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
• Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
• Provide for the care and protection of school property;
• Use relevant technology to support instruction;
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development;
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate;
• Provide appropriate feedback on student work;
• Monitor and encourage individual student progress;
• Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development;
• Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies;
• Prepare required reports on students and activities;
• Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures;
• Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;
• Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district;
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program;
• Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

As soon as practicable.

In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $56,964 - $123,293.

Open until filled.

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The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.