- Position Title
- Special Education – Long-Term Substitute 10.28.26
- Required Application Type
- Teacher / Admin
- Salary/Pay Scale
- $165.00 per day to $245.00 per day
- Job Description
Long-Term Substitute – CSE Chairperson
In collaboration with and under the direction of the Director and Assistant Director of Special Education, the Long-Term Substitute will serve as a Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson. This individual will also provide ongoing professional development and support to the Special Education Department, focusing on the development of high-quality, compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and effective progress-monitoring practices.
Tentative Assignment Dates: October 29, 2026 - December 11, 2026
Core Responsibilities:
• Chair CSE annual review, reevaluation & program review meetings
• Prepare for CSE meetings by reviewing IEPs, conducting student observations, communicating with parents, participating in team meetings, and consulting with administrators.
• Monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) quarterly to ensure compliance.
• Provide ongoing professional development regarding IEP writing for all special education providers. Areas of focus will include progress monitoring, IEP goal development, specially designed instruction, testing accommodations, and transition planning
• Follow up on CSE meetings results to make sure provisions of IEP are implemented especially when changes in programs or services are recommended
- Job Qualifications
Must hold New York State certification in a field related to special education, including Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) especially as it pertains to chairing successful CSE meetings and knowledge of special education programs and services.
• Experience in special education procedures and requirements especially with regard to creating well written and compliant IEPs.
• Possesses the ability to work with parents, school staff, and students to develop effective IEPs and to follow up on their implementation.
• Ability to devise and implement ongoing training in best practices related to special education program especially with regard to developing IEPs, progress monitoring, and behavior intervention plans.
• Certified in an area related to special education including special education teacher, school psychologist, school social worker, and speech language therapist.
- Application Procedure
Interested applicants should apply through RecruitFront using the link below.
The Lancaster Central School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, or handicap.
Any questions about the posting can be directed to our Director of Special Education, Erin Gannon, at: (716) 686-3875 or egannon@lancasterschools.org.
- Job Category
- Substitute Teacher
- Job Location
- TBD