Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Barker Central School District

Barker , NY 14012

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300054929

Start Date

Open Date 04/01/2026

Closing Date 04/22/2026

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Title: Special Education Teacher

Barker Central School District is seeking a dynamic and unique Special Educaiton Teacher who is student-centered and desires to be part of a collaborative team that continuously strives to improve the students' ability to learn, grow and develop. In order to positively impact the growth and mindset of Barker's learning community, the candidate should be self-motivated, a problem solver, and possess the ability to think outside the box. This individual needs to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, and should believe in the philosophy that our entire learning community must also continuously learn and improve.

As one of our special education teachers, you will be part of the greater community and its stakeholders, this individual needs to understand and promote the District's Vision, Mission, and Foundational Values.

Vision: To be a leader in bringing out the best in each individual in our community.

Mission: We will provide a school environment that fosters respect, compassion, tolerance, and nurtures life-long learners who make meaningful contributions to society.

Foundational Values

ACCOMPLISHMENT - A commitment to achieving and realizing goals/objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITY - Ensuring responsibility and liability for self and others.

COMMUNICATION - A commitment to the open and effective exchange of information.

COMMUNITY - A concern for positively impacting the world around you through the building of relationships.

COMPASSION - Taking into account the feelings and needs of others.

FAMILY - A belief that the health, fulfillment and kinship of family members is essential to sustenance, satisfaction, stability, and/or legacy.

HONESTY- A commitment to factual and objective straightforwardness.

Qualifications: New York State Certification in Special Education and related subjects. Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. Proven experience as a Special Education teacher or relevant role.

Supervisor: Building Principal and/or Director of Instructional Services/Special Education

Salary: Based upon BTU Agreement

Overview: Responsible for teaching Special Education with proven results in student learning. The Teacher will plan, prepare, and teach well developed culturally responsive lessons which enthuse and inspire students, and promote an exciting rigorous learning environment. The Teacher will provide student services to those students enrolled, ensuring the effective completion of the curriculum that they are responsible for. This person will develop creative forms of instruction to meet the needs of a diverse rural student population, while establishing and enforcing non-instructional duties throughout the educational process. The Teacher will work within a diverse environment of dynamic learners. The position will require a high degree of creativity, cultural awareness and problem-solving capabilities, potentially across multiple grade levels.

Goal: To be committed to helping students achieve commencement level education with a primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Common Core and applicable curriculum.

Foundational/Qualities:

• A broad knowledge of general education curriculum and a solid foundation in student development

• Thorough understanding and up to date knowledge of laws and regulations related to education

• Knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Training in behavioral analysis and modification and experience working with children with all different levels of disabilities.

• Proven problem-solving skills

• A patient, resourceful, companionate, and resilient personality

• Ready to make learning fun!

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assess student's skills, learning needs/requirements and goals to develop tailored effective instruction plans and modifies curriculum on basic subjects using evidence-based techniques such as multisensory learning, repetition or phonetics for students of diverse backgrounds and learning needs in inclusive settings.

• Develop and teach lesson plans and learning opportunities for students who have behavioral issues, mental, emotional, learning disabilities, and/or visual impairment, autism at varying levels, or are gifted and talented.

• Ability to utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification and instruction techniques to develop positive changes in your students' academic and social development.

• Adapt learning materials to students' needs, look for engaging activities and resources that can be easily modified to each child's educational requirements.

• Coordinate and collaborate with teachers, school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech therapists, parents and other staff/resources to modify the curriculum to provide a more effective learning environment for special needs students to improve their potential and development.

• Create holistic intervention plans and design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).

• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed, ability to maintain classroom order, reducing crises.

• Ability to communicate and discuss important matters that might impede students' progress.

• Prepare students for transition to the next grade

• Keep detailed records of all special needs students that adhere to local, state and federal guidelines to remain compliant.

• Administer tests to assist in diagnosing certain learning disabilities and to monitor the progress of each student, develops referrals to outside agencies as needed.

• Special Education resource for other professionals.

• Ability to engage students and teach in an online environment

• Participates in counselor/support and staff meetings.

• Participates as a member of school-based committees as requested.

• Consults with parents/guardians:

• Acts as a resource for information with regard to student's progress, potential problems, and/or transition to the next grade;

• Regarding referrals to outside agencies; and/or

• Be available for phone calls with parents/guardians.

• Works with administration to report child abuse and follows up as needed.

• Continuous professional development.

• Performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent or designee.

Fingerprinting may be required at an approximate cost of $102.00.

Barker is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary: From 44132.00

Salary: To 104349.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 9/1/2026

Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}

Contact Person's Name Dr. Jacob L. Reimer

Contact Person's Title Superintendent of Schools

Contact Person's Phone 7167953832

Contact Person's Email [email protected]