Special Education Teacher - PMS

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/SWE Teacher

Date Posted:
1/7/2026

Location:
Poughkeepsie Middle School

Date Available:
As soon as practicable

Closing Date:
Open until filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 25-26-128 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
JANUARY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities (secondary 7-12, dual certification in SWD/ELA & SWD/Math);
Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department.

JOB SUMMARY:
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.

DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student's IEP, one must:

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate learning experiences;
• Develop lesson plans;
• Establish and communicate clear objective for all learning activities;
• Prepare 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:
As soon as practicable

SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $56,964-$123,293.

FINAL DATE FOR FILING:
Open until filled

TO APPLY:
Please complete an online application available at https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ . *Please refer to Job ID: 1484.

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.