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School Age Teacher - Sign-on Bonus Eligible $5,000 FT/Certified Teachers!

Upstate Caring Partners
Utica, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/8/2026

Pay $58,804.20 - $77,168.00 / 12-Month School District Calendar 

Full-time Certified (in-area) Special Education positions eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus! 

The Special Education Teacher is responsible to see that each child’s IEP is carried out, take part in interdisciplinary team meetings, oversee class room aides and assistants, compile reports and statistics, maintain supplies and participate in agency activities.

 

We are hiring School Age Teachers to join our growing team in Utica, Rome, and Chadwicks locations! The School Age Teacher is responsible to see that each child’s IEP is carried out, take part in interdisciplinary team meetings, oversee teacher aides, and compile reports and statistics.

 Hiring for positions in the following categories: 

  • Working towards NYS Teacher Certification
  • Certified in Elementary or Secondary Education
  • Certified Special Education (Initial/Professional)

 

Core Responsibilities 

  • Coordinate and implement the educational program for each child's (IEP).
  • Plan appropriate classroom activities.  
  • Function as a contributing member of each child’s interdisciplinary team and represent the team at CSE meetings, as required.
  • Effectively oversee teacher aides, interns, students and volunteers on all activities for program success.
  • Compile all reports and statistics required by agency, regulatory, funding an referral agencies, and others as required. 
  • Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.

 

Qualifications 

  • NYS Teacher Certification or pursing a NYS Certification in Special Education
  • Experience working in an early childhood or special education setting preferred.  
  • Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.  

 

Benefits

Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere.  We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.

  • Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
  • Direct Deposit
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave) 
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Service Awards
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discounts
     

    Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.  If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.  Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.  upstatecpjobs.org  

     

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