Job Description

Briarcliff Manor is a community of about 8,000 residents, located in Westchester County and serves 1349 students. Briarcliff Middle School serves 297 students. Most recently Briarcliff Middle School was the only middle school in New York State to be listed as a Blue Ribbon School! To learn more about BMS and our district visit our BMS 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 middle school's dynamic team of educators and fulfill our mission of providing students with the tools and opportunities to do well and be well, and join us in our mission to guide children on their journey toward young adulthood. Join us as we incorporate a range of instructional strategies, create opportunities for discussion and reflection, offer community building and service learning, encourage students to take risks in their learning, and maintain clear expectations for behavior and social interaction.

Position Special Education Teacher (.6) - Part Time (Substitute/Leave Replacement)
Additional Position Opportunity Teaching Assistant (.4) - Part Time
Full Time: 1.0
Location Briarcliff Middle School, Grades 6-8
Effective Date 8/31/26
Certification Required: NYS Students with Disabilities 7-12 Certification required, experience teaching Special Education at the middle school level preferred.
Salary Briarcliff Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Application Deadline August 21, 2026

Ideal Qualifications of a Candidate

Experienced with supporting students grades 7 and 8 in a variety of subject areas to support IEP goals and student growth. Keen understanding of specially designed instruction that supports student learning. Responsible for developing and monitoring progress of IEP goals and maintain accurate maintenance records. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning at the middle school level. Committed to student-centered and student-driven learning experiences with opportunities for student voice and choice. Ability to work productively and collaboratively with the faculty and student body.?

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.

Briarcliff Manor School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including admission employment.