Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Lockport City School District

Lockport , NY 14094

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300054825

Start Date

Open Date 03/03/2026

Closing Date 03/13/2026

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Title of Position:Special Education Teachers -

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Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Next Generation Learning Standards and NY state assessments

• The ability and commitment to use technology as an instructional tool

• Ability to differentiate instruction for accelerated and delayed learners

• Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to develop programs and collaborate with and support other staff

• Loyalty and evidence of being a team player and willingness to collaborate with staff

• Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community

• Strong understanding of the LCSD strategic plan and culturally responsive sustaining framework

• Strong understanding of the Science of Reading and Science of Mathematics

• Strong understanding of positive classroom management techniques

Requirements: New York State certification in special education appropriate to the level/subject area

of the position

Position Available: 2026/2027 school year

Salary: step 1 salary in approved collective bargaining agreement

Closing Date: March 13, 2026

_ APPLICATION PROCEDURES _

Internal Applicants: Email a letter of interest to [email protected] or interschool mail a letter of interest to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Requests for transfers will be considered according to the provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

External Applicants: Interested applicants are to submit a resume, a completed application, three letters of reference (signed and dated within the past two years), a copy of all college transcripts, and a copy of current NYS certification. Application packets can be submitted in one PDF document to [email protected] , online at , or via U.S. mail to Lockport City School District Human Resources Office, 130 Beattie Avenue, Lockport, New York, 14094.

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Itinerant Location Multiple Locations

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 2026/2027 SchoolYear

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 {9014}, Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 {9013}

Contact Person's Name Lisa Schrader

Contact Person's Title Deputy Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone 716-478-4826

Contact Person's Email [email protected]