Special Education Teachers (K-12)
Job descriptions & requirements
Open Positions for Olean City School District
Openings as of 8/18/2026
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Openings as of 8/18/2026
Special Education Teachers JobID: 283
- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher
- Date Posted: 3/31/2026
- Location: Olean City School District
- Date Available: 07/01/2026
- Closing Date: 05/29/2026
Teacher Salary Range: Step 1 $43,500 commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
- As set by New York State
- Additional qualifications as determined by the Board of Education
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principal
JOB GOAL: To be committed to helping students achieve commencement level education with a primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Learning Standards and applicable curriculum.
General Responsibilities
- To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school district.
- To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
- To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
- To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
- To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board of Education policy.
- To maintain confidentiality.
- To make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
- To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
- To assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
- To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
- To work collaboratively with related service providers and general education when appropriate, to ensure the student's IEP goals and objectives are being met throughout the school day.
- To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
- To adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- To establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate to these objectives to students.
- To confer with parents or guardians, other school personnel, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- To use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- To properly manage and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
- To manage and assist teacher aides and volunteers.
- To attend CSE and 504 committees as necessary.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position; salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.
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