Special Education Teachers (Elementary and Secondary

Special Education Teacher

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the certified Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; and follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
• May schedule team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including technology
• Serves as primary contact for the parent
• Participates in special education evaluations and reevaluations
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational teaching assistants as directed
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• Performs other duties as assigned by building or district supervisor.

Appropriate NYS Teaching Certification Required

Salary:
Per UTA Contract

The starting salary ranges from $42,086 (without a master's degree) to $45,011 (with master's degree). Consideration of additional compensation may be given for graduate credit hours beyond the bachelor's or master's degree and for years of certified experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, veteran status or genetic information.