Reading Teachers; Elementary

Reading Teacher (Elementary)

The Utica City School District's mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District's vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi-cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools. The District's greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

The District's elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning.

Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

The starting salary ranges from $42,086 (without a master's degree) to $95,002 (with master's degree). Consideration of additional compensation may be given for graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's or master's degree and for years of certified experience. The current Utica Teachers' Association contract salary range, depending on years of teaching and level of education, reaches a maximum salary of $110,490 for the  school year.

Additionally, teachers are afforded the opportunity to earn above base salary if they choose to participate in extended learning time programs, additional class coverages, summer programming opportunities, act as club advisors and/or coaches.

Qualifications:

Appropriate N.Y.S. Teaching Certification

Salary Range: $42,, as per U.T.A. Contract

The Utica City School District offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The Utica City School District is a longstanding recipient of the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant, which provides financial incentive for new hires.

All interested candidates must apply through our online platform. The Utica City School District will only accept applications through this site. Please note, you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process, please contact Chief Human Resources Officer, Sara Klimek at sklimek.

The Utica City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.