2026 Summer Extended School Year for Elementary/Secondary Special Education Teachers 6:1:1

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms.Position: 2026 Summer Extended School Year for Elementary/Secondary Special Education Teachers 6:1:1Purpose: Professional, temporary teaching staff needed to teach a six-week session for the 2026 Extended School Year Program. Teachers will be expected to implement innovative and diverse instructional techniques that will lead to improved student achievement. Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator, to facilitate student success and growth focusing on core content skills.Dates: July 6, 2026 August 14, 2026 (Monday Friday). Staff - two additional days for planning and closure of programHours: 8:30 AM 12:30 PM for staff; 9:00 AM 12:00 PM for studentsSalary: Per negotiated agreementEssential FunctionsAdministers specially designed instruction consistent with students' goals and objectivesProgress monitors students' goals as per their IEPPromotes a classroom environment that is culturally diverse, safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learningDevelops lesson plans and instructional materials according to NYS StandardsInstructs students in the principles of the "Spartan Way" and other subject mattersOrganizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping for, progress monitoring and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable lawsEncourages parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and familiesEnsures that student understand the Student Conduct and Character policy, school's standards and district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior in the classroomCoordinates with other professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetingsSelects and requests appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory recordsAdditional DutiesPerforms other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.General Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning stylesKnowledge of elementary school curriculum and conceptsKnowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plansKnowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and studentsAbility to use computer network system and software applications as neededAbility to organize and coordinate workAbility to communicate effectively with students and parent(s)/guardian(s)Ability to engage in self-evaluation regarding performance, professional growth and cultural awarenessAbility to engage culturally diverse students and familiesAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersQualifications ProfileCertification/License: Special Education: NYS Certification as a Special Education TeacherEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment; Master's degree in related area preferredExperience: Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus; Experience working with a diverse population of students desiredDemands, Hazards: Works in standard office and school building environments.Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.Travel: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.