400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position Title: Reading Teacher- DeWitt (Internal and External)

Brief Description: Provide culturally responsive and inclusive literacy instruction in integrated settings for children in need of intensive, accelerated instruction, specifically linked to progress monitoring that uses both qualitative and quantitative data. Provide engaging opportunities in an inclusive classroom that affirms and validates all students as listeners, speakers, readers, writers, viewers and thinkers.

Location(s):DeWitt

Start Date: 9/1/2026- 6/30/2027

Posting Dates: 6/11/2026

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1

Application Requirements:

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in Reading or Literacy (Birth-6, K-12, or 5-12 )or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;

• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com

When applying through SchoolFront you can log in with your ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to recruiting > Available Internal Postings. Type Reading Teacher

If you are a substitute, a coach or in the process of onboarding and haven't officially started, you will be considered an external applicant. Guide on how to apply

External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com

In order for us to receive your application, you must complete the following three steps on RecruitFront:

Salary Range: $56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

If you need assistance applying, you can make an appointment here. This link is only for help with the application process. If you have a question about your status, please email recruitment@icsd.k12.ny.us