Job Opportunities

Keane Elementary Openings

Note: Click on a job title to learn more about the position.

Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Academic Recovery Teacher

Job Title: Academic Recovery Teacher

Work Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location: Keane Elementary School

Reports To: Principal and Assistant Principals

Job Summary:

Keane Elementary School is seeking a dedicated and innovative Academic Recovery Teacher to support students with chronic absenteeism in making academic progress and reconnecting with their learning. Working closely with classroom teachers and support staff, the Academic Recovery Teacher will provide targeted instruction, facilitate assignment completion, and help remove academic barriers for students who are behind due to frequent absences. The role also includes collaborating with families and promoting a culture of care and academic responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support and Instruction (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM):

? Provide small group or one-on-one academic support to students who have experienced chronic absenteeism.

? Deliver direct instruction, reteaching, and guided practice aligned with classroom learning goals.

? Help students complete missed assignments and assessments.

? Maintain a calm, supportive, and encouraging learning environment tailored to individual student needs.

? Use formative data to inform instruction and progress monitoring.

? Collaborate with intervention teams and related service providers to align supports.

 

Collaboration and Planning (3:30 PM – 6:00 PM):

? Work closely with classroom teachers to understand curriculum pacing, expectations, and upcoming assignments.

? Communicate regularly with teachers to ensure consistency and alignment of academic supports.

? Participate in school team meetings (e.g., attendance team, MTSS, IEP meetings) when applicable.

? Maintain accurate records of student progress and completed work.

? Support students during after-school hours for additional tutoring or academic enrichment.

? Partner with families to encourage school to home practice

This is a temporary position for the 2025-2026 school year.

Compensation: Based on district salary schedule and experience. Includes benefits as applicable for certified staff.

Join us at Keane Elementary School, where we believe every child can be successful — and where your work will help students re-engage, recover, and thrive.
$54,100 - $76,846 per year
Special Education Teacher- SD K-2

Special Education Teacher Role

This position reports to the Building Principal and Special Education Division. The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of all students with disabilities. This position requires a high degree of adaptability, attention to diversity and equitable outcomes.

Special Education Teacher Expectations

  • Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP;
  • Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
  • Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals;
  • Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students;
  • Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources;
  • Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational paraprofessionals as directed;
  • Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures;
  • Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers regarding the needs of students;
  • Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.

Special Education Teacher Key Qualities

  • Relishes using multiple communication methods that are tailored to and facilitate productive conversations with different stakeholders;
  • Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional practices to support student growth;
  • Builds positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues;
  • Practices patience with all students, families and colleagues;
  • Always seeking new ways to teach students the way they learn.
$53,831-$76,464 per year

The Schenectady City School District is committed to hiring members of protected classes and residents of the City of Schenectady. For more information on the District’s recruitment and hiring plan, please contact the Human Resources Office at 881-2000 ext. 40133. The Schenectady City School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race or gender.  This policy is in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Regulations and By-Laws of the Board of Education of the Schenectady City School District.