Position Type: High School Teaching/Mathematics
Date Posted: 4/28/2026
Location: Poughkeepsie High School
Date Available: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
BOARD OF EDUCATIONDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES18 SOUTH PERRY STREETPOUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-179 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - MATHEMATICS APRIL 2026 ANTICIPATED 26-27 VACANCY POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOLNOTICE OF POSITIONPOSITION:The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - MATHEMATICSANTICIPATED 26-27 VACANCY POUGHKEEPSIE HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS:New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities (Secondary 7-12);
Dual Certified in Mathematics.
DUTIES:Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Develop lesson plans.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Prepare the classroom for class activities.
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Provide for the care and protection of school property.
- Use relevant technology to support instruction.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development.
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work.
- Monitor and encourage individual student progress.
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development.
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies.
- Prepare required reports on students and activities.
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures.
- Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate.
- Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district.
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program.
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
APPOINTMENT:Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
EFFECTIVE DATE:July 1, 2026
SALARY:In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $65,651 - $101,797
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:Open until filled
TO APPLY:Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application.
*Please refer to Job ID: 1535. 
