Special Education Teacher (.8) - Substitute (Leave Replacement) 26-27

Briarcliff Manor is a community of about 8,000 residents, located in Westchester County and serves 1349 students.  Briarcliff High School serves 479 students, comprised from Briarcliff Manor, Pocantico Hills, and tuition students from area school districts. To learn more about BHS and our district, visit our BHS News site, Briarcliff Buzz e-Newsletters, SuperKast Podcast or our superintendent's X feed @SuperKaish! 

The Briarcliff Manor SD is seeking an eager and highly qualified Special Education teacher to join our dynamic team of educators and fulfill our mission of providing students with an outstanding education and to develop each student's capacity to put their thoughts and aspirations into action.

Position: Substitute Special Education Teacher 
Full Time: 1.0
Location: Briarcliff High School, Grades 9-12
Estimate Start Date: 11/12/26
Certification Required: New York State Students with Disabilities Special Education
Salary: Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate:  

• Thorough knowledge of special education law, regulations, and best practices, including IEP development and implementation
• Experience teaching high school students with a range of learning needs, including co-teaching in inclusive classrooms and providing direct instruction in resource or self-contained settings, preferred
• A variety of instructional backgrounds are welcome, including experience supporting students with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, emotional and behavioral needs, and executive functioning challenges
• Experience with assistive technology, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring is a plus
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively with general education faculty, related service providers, students, and parents
• Passion for fostering independence, self-advocacy, and student growth in a supportive, inclusive learning environment

The Briarcliff Manor School District has embarked on a journey to foster a more inclusive and equitable organization. As the district strives to cultivate a work and school community that is more inclusive, diverse, and representative, the recruitment and hiring of high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds is a top priority. Additionally, there is a commitment to providing meaningful professional development to support all faculty and staff. Individuals who identify with historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.