Title - Special Education Teacher - Extended Summer Year (ESY)
Location - Multiple
Intro
Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.
About the Job
Questar III BOCES announces a full-time (6-week summer program) Special Education Teacher position to support Questar III special education students during ESY located at our following School Locations:
George Washington School (Troy)
Marilyn A. Noonan School (Durham)
Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill (Schodack)
Rensselaer Academy (Rensselaer)
Sackett Educational Center (Castleton-on-Hudson)
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Special Education Teacher for our 6-week Extended School Year (ESY) program. The primary focus of this role is to prevent academic and social-emotional regression for students with diverse learning needs during the summer break.
Since ESY is specifically designed to maintain skills rather than introduce new curriculum, you’ll be the bridge that ensures our students start the upcoming fall semester with confidence and consistency. Experience working with Special Education students is preferred.
Extended Summer Year (ESY) Schedule is as follows:
- July 2, 2026 - Orientation Day - All Day
- July 7, 2026 - August 14, 2026 - 6 weeks
Responsibilities:
Instructional Continuity: Implement individualized programming based on existing IEP goals, focusing on the maintenance of academic, social, and functional skills.
Classroom Management: Create a supportive, structured, and inclusive "summer-friendly" learning environment that accommodates various sensory and behavioral needs.
Data Collection: Maintain accurate and consistent progress monitoring data to document student performance throughout the 6-week session.
Collaboration: Lead and direct Classroom Paraprofessionals/Aides to ensure effective small-group and one-on-one support.
Communication: Provide brief, positive weekly updates to parents/guardians regarding student engagement and goal progress.
Reporting: Complete a final ESY progress report for each student to be shared with their primary school-year teacher.
Requirements:
Proper NYS Students with Disabilities certification required (SWD 1-6, 5-9, or 7-12)
Applicants who recently graduated and that are pursuing NYS Teacher certification are also encouraged to apply
Preferred candidates will have dual certification, strong classroom management skills, background in trauma-informed care, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and experience working with a team to implement Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.
Questar III prefers an online application, please click on APPLY below.