Special Education Teacher Job Olean area,New York USA,Education / Teaching

Special Education Teacher

Salary Range:
Step 1 - $43,500.00 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

1. As set by New York State
2. Additional qualifications as determined by the Board of Education

Responsible To:
Director of Special Education and Building Principal

Job Goal:
To be committed to helping students achieve commencement level education with a primary emphasis on learning experiences which address the NYS Learning Standards and applicable curriculum.

General Responsibilities:

To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the school district.
To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of supervisor.
To encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
To maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy and administrative regulation.
To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board of Education policy.
To maintain confidentiality.
To make provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
To assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
To work collaboratively with related service providers and general education when appropriate, to ensure the student's IEP goals and objectives are being met throughout the school day.
To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
To adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
To establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate to these objectives to students.
To confer with parents or guardians, other school personnel, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
To use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
To properly manage and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
To manage and assist teacher aides and volunteers.
To attend CSE and 504 committees as necessary.

Terms of Employment: 10-month position; salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education.