Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education
Date Posted:
8/14/2026
Location:
Jefferson Avenue Elementary School
Date Available:
09/01/2026
Closing Date:
08/28/2026
Special Education Teacher Long Term Substitute 8:1:3
Assignment Dates - September 1, 2026 through approximately October 9, 2026
Position Purpose
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Under the general supervision of the building administrators, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
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Develops and administers school elementary curriculum.
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Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
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Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
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Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
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Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
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Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
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Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
Work Schedule:
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Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the agreement between the Fairport Educators Association and the Fairport Central School District.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of current art instructional teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
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Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
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Ability to organize and coordinate work.
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Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
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Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Certification: REQUIRED
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New York State Certification in Special Education (Grade 1 - Grade 6)(Birth - Grade 2) or Childhood Education (Grades K- 6) with a strong Special Education background.
Education:
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Bachelors from an accredited college or university in discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
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Masters Degree preferred.
Experience:
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Successful prior teaching experience preferred.
The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
