Special Education Leave Replacement

Leave Replacement Special Education Teacher

Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School in the Croton Harmon Union Free School District has an anticipated vacancy for a leave replacement Special Education teacher who will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom lessons in an innovative educational setting based on established IEP goals, student needs, and evidence-based practices.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Articulate and apply innovative strategies and thoughtful risk-taking to identify opportunities to help students engage in learning and personal growth.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders in the implementation of student-centered models of education and support such as the Integrated Co-Teach model.
• Provide instruction in a variety of settings, use effective instructional techniques customized to individual students' goals and objectives; provide appropriate instructions to other classroom staff.
• Effectively organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning.
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships and collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent for PPS, school administrators, and other staff.
• Comply with regulatory requirements and district policy and procedures in all areas.
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives and use appropriate program modifications and accommodations to provide all learners with access to the general education curriculum.
• Utilize a systematic multisensory approach to instruction.
• Assist struggling students to improve their math skills.
• Collaborate with teachers in all departments to promote the learning and implementation of best practices in math instruction.
• Create and examine data to measure the success of literacy programs and specialized instruction.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
• Have the ability to self-evaluate, be reflective, and problem solve.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree in Special Education or similar.
• Experience: 1-3 years of classroom experience in a Special Education setting for school-age children with disabilities is required. 1-3 years of experience in multisensory literacy instruction is preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: Must be NYS certified in Students with Disabilities, Birth-6, or Students with Disabilities, Middle Childhood 5-9 or K-12.
• Strong Math background preferred.

All applicants should apply by August 14, 2026. The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students and employees.