1.0 Probationary High School Special Education Teacher (12:1:1) Grand Island CSD 1100 Ransom Road Grand Island , NY 14072 Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED} Job Number 3300052953 Start Date Open Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date 08/10/2025 Posting Date: August 1, 2025 Application Deadline: August 10, 2025 Position Title: 1.0 Probationary High School Special Education Teacher (12:1:1) Anticipated Employment Date: September 1, 2025 Anticipated Work Location/Hours: High School 7:25 AM -2:25 PM Salary: BA Step 1 $48,007 or MA Step 1 $50,670 per GITA contract Duties: We are seeking a passionate and dynamic high school special education teacher for our self-contained instructional program. This position will focus on functional academics, adaptive behavior skill development, and work-based learning skills. Minimum Qualifications: 1. NYS certification in Students with Disabilities 9-12 or Students with Disabilities All Grades 2. Evidence of academic success at undergraduate and/or graduate levels 3. Strong written and oral communication skills 4. Demonstrated strong work ethic and dedication to student success 5. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 6. Evidence of positive classroom management skills 7. Evidence of ability to work productively and collaboratively with students and families 8. Demonstrated initiative to form partnerships with outside agencies to support the transition of high school students to opportunities after high school 9. Knowledge and understanding of the New York State Alternate Assessment 10. Experience in developing IEPs Qualifications Desired: 1. Experience in teaching secondary level functional academic programming 2. Knowledge of ACCES-VR, OPWDD, and other agencies that assist with the high school transition 3. Experience in developing work-based learning programs for students with disabilities 4. Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and ability to assist in developing Behavior Intervention Plans 5. Experience with facilitating peer buddy and Unified Sports programs 6. Formal training in deescalation techniques preferred Application Procedure: + Apply online by visiting WNYRIC (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) . + Internal candidates need only submit a letter of interest to Personnel. GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYE Job Attachment View Attachment Appointment Status Probationary Position Status Full time Start Date 9/1/2025 Additional Job Information Internal candidates need only supply a letter of interest to Personnel