Secondary Special Education Teacher - CT

Position:
Secondary Special Education Teacher - CT

Under the general supervision of the Building Administrators, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, diverse, culturally safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parent(s)/guardian(s) and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance
• Qualifies for Paid Personal Time
• Qualifies for Paid Sick Time
• Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time

10-month (works student calendar)

12-month

Paid hours/day: 7 hour 40 minute day including a duty free lunch of 35 minutes

• Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is diverse and culturally safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials according to NYS Standards
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Instructs students in the principles of the "Spartan Way" and other subject matters
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending professional development opportunities
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourages parent(s)/guardian(s) involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and families
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Coordinates with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees
• Selects and requests appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
• Participates in Committee in Special Education meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans ("IEP") for students
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Administrator and other district office administrators.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles
• Knowledge of school curriculum and concepts
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability…