Special Education/ELA Teacher, Middle School (Leave Replacement) - 26-27

Position : Special Education/ELA Teacher Full Time : 1.0 Location: Briarcliff Middle School, Grades 6-8 Estimate Effective Date: December 15, 2026

• June 25, 2027 Certification Required: NYS ELA 7-12/NYS Special Education 5-9 Salary: Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement Job Description: This position combines special education support through collaborative co-teaching and resource center instruction with general education academic intervention focused on writing. Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate Creates a safe, supportive classroom environment that is conducive to individualized and small group instruction at the middle school level Experience teaching writing skills and providing targeted academic intervention to struggling writers Familiarity with NYS Next Generation ELA Learning Standards and the ability to use them in unit and lesson planning Ability to co-teach and collaborate closely with ELA teachers, including planning, instruction, and assessment, to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom Experience providing resource center support that builds students' skills, independence, and confidence Commitment to student-centered learning experiences that offer meaningful opportunities for student voice and choice Ability to conduct ongoing assessment of student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs Eagerness to learn and apply innovative classroom practices and technology Strong communication skills, with a commitment to partnering with families in their children's education Ability to collaborate productively with general education teachers, special education colleagues, and related service providers Joy of learning and the ability to build strong relationships with students of all skill and ability levels Experience teaching at the middle school level