Ithaca City School District 400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850
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We envision 6000 Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change, and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.
Position Title: Elementary Special Education Teachers
Brief Description: Provide Special Education services to Elementary Students (K-5th grade) with a range of disabilities in an inclusive setting. Candidates must have a strong commitment to creating inclusive learning environments and engage in co-teaching models. Additional duties include but are not limited to:
Locations: District-Wide Anticipated Start Date: Ongoing Recruitment Posting Dates: 01/02/2026 - until filled Number of Vacancies: Multiple vacancies
Application Requirements:
The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.
MANDATORY Writing Sample: A writing sample is required for the application to be complete. Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.
The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
The Ithaca City School District is a 11-district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students digital world.
Required Qualifications:
The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education or Students with Disabilities or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.
Desired Characteristics:
Salary Range: $32,291 - $75,191 (10-month full-time base salary range based on 24-25 ITA salary grid. New contract to be ratified soon.)
The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.