Special Education Teachers (CREEKSIDE) - for Extended School Year Programs


  • Position Type:
    Extended School Year (Certified)/SET - CREEKSIDE

  • Date Posted:
    2/20/2026

  • Location:
    Creekside School

  • Closing Date:
    03/20/2026

This is for an Extended School Year (ESY) program and is considered a BOCES ESY position.

Employees are encouraged to also apply to all other positions that they are qualified for such as those found on the Summer Work posting which are not BOCES ESY positions.

LOCATION OF POSITION: Fairport NY 14450; Location TBD

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: July 9, 2026 - August 19, 2026. Full Time. Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, depending on location. For all BOCES Programs Pre and Post summer trainings and set-up as directed.

Mandatory Summer Set-Up Meetings:
June 2nd = Transition/Employment
June 3rd = O'Connor Academy, eStart, Creekside (BPA Unit + TES Staff)
June 10th = Creekside (BUP Unit), Bird/Morgan

SALARY RANGE: $32.33 - $52.43 per hour (or higher pending contract negotiations) or your 2026-27 rate in this title for current Monroe One Boces staff
*Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.

DUTIES:
1. Plan and provide instruction for students with disabilities in accordance with NYS mandates and standards.
2. Implement individualized behavior intervention plans for students with behavioral needs.
3. Develop, implement and evaluate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet student needs.
4. Develop, implement and evaluate lesson plans utilizing IEP goals, the Common Core, and best practices.
5. Work on a multidisciplinary team to foster collaborative planning and an interdisciplinary approach to learning.
6. Effectively communicate with school staff, parents, districts and community agencies.
7. Act as case manager for team of Paraeducators and related service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Appropriate Special Education Certification.
2. Applicants must commit to working the full 30-day Summer Program.
3. Attend a mandatory planning meeting.
4. Experience with students with developmental disabilities.
5. Training in Life Crisis Intervention strategies, TCI, SCIP-R or similar problem-solving strategies preferred.
6. Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to:

  • Physical intervention techniques
  • Supporting/transporting students in wheelchairs and/or providing assistance with transfer, ambulation and positioning
  • Swimming
  • Escorting, walking with, or in some cases running after students in multiple settings such as in community-based activities, nature walks and school buildings
  • Lifting as necessary in all programs

7. Knowledge and experience with implementation of NYS standards and NYS Alternative Assessment.
8. Proven leadership with classroom team management preferred.
9. Training in instructional strategies for students with autism.
10. Knowledge of adult agencies/transition plans for students with developmental disabilities
11. NYS Special Education Certification K-6 or 7-12.
12. Knowledge of developmental levels of Elementary or Middle school students.
13. Experience utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis and/or TEACCH methodology.
14. Experience working in a model program that utilizes community resources base for instruction.
15. Experience utilizing assistive technology.

Employment is contingent upon student enrollment and availability of programs. First consideration to current BOCES employees if applications are submitted by 3/20/2026.




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