Special Education/ELA Teacher (Leave Replacement), BMS 26-27

Position: Special Education/ELA Teacher
Full Time: 1.0
Location: Briarcliff Middle School, Grades 6-8
Estimate Effective Date: December 15, 2026 - June 25, 2027
Certification Required: NYS ELA 7-12/NYS Special Education 5-9
Salary: Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Description: This position combines special education support through collaborative co-teaching and resource center instruction with general education academic intervention focused on writing.

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate

• Creates a safe, supportive classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and small group instruction at the middle school level
• Experience teaching writing skills and providing targeted academic intervention to struggling writers
• Familiarity with NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards and the ability to use them in unit and lesson planning
• Ability to co-teach and collaborate closely with ELA teachers, including planning, instruction, and assessment, to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom
• Experience providing resource center support that builds students' skills, independence, and confidence
• Commitment to student-centered learning experiences that offer meaningful opportunities for student voice and choice
• Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs
• Eagerness to learn and apply innovative classroom practices and technology
• Strong communication skills, with a commitment to partnering with families in their children's education
• Ability to collaborate productively with general education teachers, special education colleagues, and related service providers
• Joy of learning and the ability to build strong relationships with students of all skill and ability levels
• Experience teaching at the middle school level