Special Education Teacher

The Pawling Central School District is seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and student-
centered Special Education Teacher to join our Elementary School. The successful candidate will provide instruction within an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) setting and demonstrate strong expertise in evidence-based literacy practices and pedagogy. A thorough understanding of ICT models is essential. This is a tenure-track position.

• Co-Planning and Instructional Design: ability to differentiate content, process, andproducts while embedding supports such as scaffolding, modeling, and flexible grouping.
• Delivering Specialized Instruction: ability to provide explicit, targeted instructionaligned to students' IEP goals
• Implementing ICT Models Effectively: knowledge and fluency in co-teaching models(e.g., parallel teaching, station teaching, team teaching, alternative teaching).
• Progress Monitoring and Data Use: collect and analyze student data to monitorprogress toward IEP goals and grade-level standards, use that data to adjust instructionand interventions in real time.
• Supporting Diverse Learners: Includes adapting materials, providing accommodations,and fostering independence rather than over-reliance.
• Classroom Collaboration and Shared Ownership: co-managing behavior, facilitatingdiscussions, and maintaining a cohesive classroom environment.
• Communication and Compliance: maintain accurate documentation, contribute to IEPdevelopment, communicate with families and related service providers, and ensure legalcompliance with special education regulations.
• Building an Inclusive Classroom Culture: help to create a classroom environment thatvalues diversity, reduces stigma, and promotes belonging—where all students seethemselves as capable learners.

• Valid New York State Teaching certification in Special Education required
• Strong background in literacy instruction and reading intervention

Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply