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Elementary Special Education Teacher - Temporary Leave Replacement SSTAR Class - Sojourner Truth

Poughkeepsie City School District
Temporary
On-site
New York, New York, United States

  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching/SWE Teacher

  • Date Posted:
      8/5/2025

  • Location:
      Morse Elementary School

  • Date Available:
      09/01/2025

  • Closing Date:
      Open until filled

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    BOARD OF EDUCATION
    DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
    18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
    POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
     
     

    RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-18                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 
    AUGUST 2025                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             TEMPORARY LEAVE REPLACEMENT FOR SSTAR CLASS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     SOJOURNER TRUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

     
    NOTICE OF POSITION

    POSITION:
    The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: 

    ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
    TEMPORARY LEAVE REPLACEMENT FOR SSTAR CLASS
    SOJOURNER TRUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6);
    Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department;

    JOB SUMMARY:
    Under the direction of the Building Principal and Executive Director for Students with Exceptionalities, the Special Education Teachers develop and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows NYS mandates due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.

    DUTIES:
    The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

    To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student’s IEP, one must:
    • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
    • Develop lesson plans;
    • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
    • Prepare the classroom for classroom activities;
    • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
    • Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
    • Provide for the care and protection of school property;
    • Use relevant technology to support instruction;
    • Observe and evaluate student performance and development;
    • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate;
    • Provide appropriate feedback on student work;
    • Monitor and encourage individual student progress;
    • Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development;
    • Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development;
    • Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies;
    • Prepare required reports on students and activities;
    • Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures;
    • Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;
    • Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district;
    • Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program;
    • Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
    • Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
    APPOINTMENT:
    Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

    SALARY:
    In accordance with the PPSTA contract, starting at $64,681

    FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
    Open until filled

    TO APPLY:
    Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID:1371

     
    The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.
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