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Job Opening Information Secondary (7-12) Special Education Teacher

Job Number
MSS9.2026
Application Deadline
8/31/2026
Position Start Date
9/1/2026

Position Title
Secondary (7-12) Special Education Teacher
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
Starting at $50,294.00 per year with Masters
Job Description

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for a Secondary (7-12) Special Education Teacher.   The successful candidate will need to:

  • Demonstrate fluent understanding of NYS Learning Standards;
  • Demonstrate strong skills and knowledge in ELA, literacy, content-area vocabulary instruction, and mathematics;
  • Maintain a recovery mindset;
  • Demonstrate an understanding of co-teaching methodology, differentiated, and blended learning;
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and implement IEP goals;
  • Effectively manage several students, projects, and schedules simultaneously in a high-paced environment;
  • Able to build a positive rapport with students and parents;
  • Demonstrate the willingness to work with different learning styles and learning needs;
  • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively with colleagues with successful experience in working as part of a team;
  • Make a strong commitment to professional learning and a growth mindset.
Civil Service Title
Teacher
Job Qualifications
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  • NYS Special Education Certification – Grades 7-12 or K- Grade 12
  • Completion of a NYS Registered Program – Students with Disabilities Grades 7-12 - Generalist
  • Institutional Recommendation – Students with Disabilities, Grades 7-12 - Generalist
  • New York State Teacher Certification Exam – Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) – Multi-Subject: Secondary Teacher (Grade 7-12)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) – Students with Disabilities or Safety Net Students with Disabilities
  • Workshop – Dignity For All Students Act
  • Workshop – Child Abuse Identification (Second Update)
  • Experience working with individuals with social/emotional/behavioral needs, preferred
  • Fingerprint Clearance
Application Procedure

Complete a Phelps Clifton Springs CSD application via the Job Board

 

Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
MHS

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