The Classroom Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing an instructional program designed to maximize the academic progress and meet the individual needs of students with special needs and significant behavioral challenges enrolled.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Establish and implement units of instruction to meet the instructional objectives of students, consistent with the Standards of the New York State Education Department and curriculum of the Office of Exceptional Children.

• Monitor and report to parents, administrators and the CSE the educational progress of all students enrolled. This includes activities such as progress reports, achievement and educational evaluations.

• Participate in staffings and parent conferences and CSE meetings to review the programs and progress of students.

• Provide structure, planning sessions and assistance to manage behaviors that interfere with academic progress.

• Develop and implement social-emotional interventions and classroom and formal behavior management plans in coordination with mental health staff and supervisor.

• Perform all classroom clerical duties such as maintenance of cumulative folders and attendance records and completion of all forms as directed by the Office of Exceptional Children.

• Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Job Qualifications

Experience: Prior teaching experience preferred

Education: NY State Certification in Special Education K-12 with SOCE(s) or Students with Disabilities 7-12 (content area) required

Position Start Date:09/03/2024

Application Deadline:12/30/2024

Job Number: SE/SecondaryScELA-10/10/24