Position Title

Special Education Teacher - Elementary

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

STA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Elementary
Full-Time Probationary Position

Compensation & Benefits

STA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Certifications/Qualifications

• Valid NYS Certification – Students with Disabilities K–12 (or equivalent)
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and fulfills graduation requirements as applicable
• Keeps current on curricular needs and trends and strives to maintain and improve student performance

 

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Pupil Services Director and Building Principal
• Under general and direct supervision, is responsible for helping students learn subject matter and skills that empower all students to be lifelong learners, inspired to pursue their dreams
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares students to fulfill educational standards and pass NYS assessments and/or Regents exams
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
• Establishes clear objectives in the form of essential questions for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these to students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement, through instruction and action, the District’s mission, core values, and instructional goals and objectives, focusing on student learning
• Assesses student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in a fair and just manner
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents and is available to students and parents for education-related meetings as necessary
• If applicable, plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants, teacher aides, and volunteers
• Participates in staff development opportunities

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Elementary School

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