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Job Opening Information 6:1:1 Special Education Kindergarten Teacher

Application Deadline
7/19/2025
Position Start Date
9/2/2025

Position Title
6:1:1 Special Education Kindergarten Teacher
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
Min $52,315 w/Masters per contract + 5K SIGNINGBON
Job Description

Special Education Kindergarten Teacher (6:1:1 Classroom) 

Probationary Appointment, Start Date 9/2/2025

The 6:1:1 classroom will be divided into two sections, an AM and PM session. This set up helps us better meet the individual needs of each student while still maintaining the structure and support of a traditional 6:1:1 program.

 

DESCRIPTION: As the classroom teacher, you’ll work with a small group of exceptional students who are beginning their educational journey. Our students may have a range of developmental, communication, and behavioral needs, and you’ll be instrumental in helping them grow socially, emotionally, and academically—at their own pace and in their own way.  This is more than a teaching job; it’s a chance to be part of a team that celebrates every small victory and builds lasting relationships with children and families.

 

SALARY: Minimum $52,315 with Master’s per WEA contract of agreement.  Final salary will be commensurate with experience.  $5,000 SIGNING BONUS, included with this position!!!

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:           

  • NYS Special Education Certification (B-2 or K-12)
  • Patience, empathy, and a sense of humor (a must!)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Passion for working with young learners who have a variety of needs

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create a safe, joyful, and structured classroom where students feel supported and successful
  • Plan and implement individualized instruction based on IEP goals and student strengths
  • Collaborate closely with service providers and paraprofessionals
  • Use visuals, sensory tools, hands-on activities, and creative strategies to engage all types of learners
  • Maintain strong communication with families and celebrate student progress, big and small
  • Track and log data of student's goal progress
  • Write and develop IEPs based on present levels of performance
  • Participate in CSE or other meetings when requested
Application Procedure

Please apply with cover letter, resume, application, three current letters of interest, copy of transcripts, and proof of certification.  Questions may be referred to holly.leone@waterloocsd.org

 

 

 

Waterloo School District is in compliance with the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendment of 1972, Part 86, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, military/veteran status, genetic status, prior criminal record, or victim of domestic violence.

Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
Skoi-Yase

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