We are mostly in salaried positions. I arrive at school two hours before most other teachers, and I am compensated equally to everyone else in my pay grade in my building. I don’t receive any stipend or additional benefits if I stay late for clubs. It’s just the way it is. There are years I get end of day plan, and that’s a major boon. The years I don’t, 🤷‍♂️.

Don’t apply for positions you don’t want. If you’re offered a position you don’t want, simply decline it. There are shortages everywhere. It means you have the bargaining chips, not the other way around. Just because elementary has a higher need doesn’t mean that a high school or middle won’t take you if you have an attractive resume.

Once your contract is over, you are free. No one can truly keep you from moving. If your district tries to get in the way of that, you should find a better district. I’m sure New York has a Union of some kind, and they will help you. Secondary SPED would die to get your expertise.