What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Special Education Teacher position at Salmon River Central School District?
- NYS certification for Teacher of Special Education
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development
- Strong communication and collaborative consultation skills
- Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning
- Sets goals for and engages in ongoing professional development needed to continuously improve teaching competencies
- Reflect on your practice to improve instructional effectiveness and guide professional growth
- Understands and complies with relevant laws and policies as related to students' rights and teachers' responsibilities
- Understands, analyzes, interprets, and uses assessment data to monitor student progress and to plan instruction and assist the CSE to develop quality, standards-based IEPs.
- Organizes and utilizes available resources (e.g., physical space, time, people, technology) to create a safe and productive learning environment
- Creates a mutually respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment that is inclusive of every student
- Uses research-based practices and evidence of student learning to provide developmentally appropriate and standards-driven instruction that motivates and engages students in learning
- Establishes goals and expectations for all students that are aligned with learning standards and allow for multiple pathways to achievement, including the new high school graduation requirements for Students with Disabilities
- Acquire knowledge of individual students from students, families, guardians, and/or caregivers to enhance student learning; keep parents informed regularly of their child's progress via progress notes, phone calls, emails, parent/teacher conferences and CSE meetings
- Other responsibilities as designated by principal/Director of Special Education
JobID: 523
Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/Special Education
Secondary Teaching/Special Education
Date Posted:
6/18/2026
6/18/2026
Location:
Salmon River Central School
Salmon River Central School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
6/18/26
SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fort Covington, New York 12937
Telephone: 518-358-6669
Fort Covington, New York 12937
Telephone: 518-358-6669
Queries and applications should be directed to Danielle Chapman, Assistant Superintendent, Salmon River Central School, Fort Covington, New York 12937.
POSITION AVAILABLE
Secondary Special Education Teacher
DATES FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Immediately – Until Filled
DATES FOR BEGINNING EMPLOYMENT
September 1, 2026
WORK LOCATION
Salmon River Central School District
SALARY RANGE
According to the Salmon River Teachers Association Contract - Starting at $56,988 with potential for a higher salary contingent on experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MAJOR DUTIES
The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic pre-disposition or carrier status, ancestry, disability or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates.
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Salary : $56,988