Special Education Teacher K-2 (26/27 School Year)

• Description SANY is excited to announce the opening of a Special Education Teacher position (Grades K-2) for Citizenship Academy of Rochester for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• We have a great environment for new teachers and encourage experienced teachers to apply!
• New York State Students with Disabilities or SPED Certification required.
• We need Teachers who will: Provide engaging lesson plans the conform to the charter's curriculum Collaborate with staff to determine charter's requirement for the instructional goals, objective, and methods Be ready to prepare students for the standardized tests relevant to the content area Have excellent content knowledge and pedagogy Welcome the use of analytics and data to help drive instruction and promote learning Appreciate regular feedback, accountability and the rewards that come with doing a great job serving our students & communities Have great classroom management What we can provide Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, employee assistance program and more!
• Enrollment in the NYS Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or 403b employer match Tuition Reimbursement Competitive salary (based on pay scale, experience, and education) Professional development opportunities.
• Coaches and mentors in every building!
• Regular use and integration of technology in our classrooms and throughout our school, including SMARTboards, IPADs, Chromebooks, internet and apps What you need

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree preferred NYS Students with Disabilities or SPED certification required Experience with diverse population of students or in an urban setting a plus Prior teaching experience preferred and novice teachers encouraged to apply! Fingerprint clearance through NYS Department of Education Competencies: Growth mindset, flexible and okay with change Intrinsically motivated Compassionate Strong conviction that all students can succeed The ability to take feedback well and immediately implement Comfortable with the use of data and analytics to help drive instruction and promote learning Want to learn more about our district? Be sure to check out the following links to get a closer look at our schools, hear from our parents and see what our state and community leaders are saying about SANY. District Website: www.sany.org https://www.csarochester.org/ Equal Opportunity Employer

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