Special Education Teacher - Middle School (Gr. 6-8)

Special Education Teacher - Middle School (Gr. 6-8)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$49,037-TBD

Job Description

Albion Central School District

324 East Avenue

Albion, New York 14411

Special Education Teacher

Middle School Grades 6-8

Minimum Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role

Comprehensive knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies

Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities

Valid New York State certificate in Special Education (covering at least grades 6-8)

BS in an Education Field; MS is a plus

Essential Duties:

The Educator will be responsible for teaching groups of students with a range of disabilities. You will develop, monitor and adjust instruction to promote the growth of our students which includes their intellectual, emotional, social and physical well-being.

Responsibilities:

Assess childrens' skills and learning requirements

Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans

Adapt learning materials to meet students' needs

Design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)

Communicate the established objectives and expectations to students, parents and classroom teachers regarding IEP goals and curriculum standards

Collaborate with parents and school staff to track students' progress

Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems

Keep track of and reflect on students' progress

Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions as needed

Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict

Prepare students for transition to the next grade

Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities

Collaborate with the support staff (e.g. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

Assist the administration in implementing all District policies and/or building regulations and procedures governing student life and conduct

Attend scheduled meetings; serve on District and building committees

Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, by District policy, regulations and building procedures

Provide for own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars and conferences

Perform other duties as required by Building Principal and /or District Administration

Desired Qualities:

Focus on students and their individual needs

Act with kindness and compassion

Demonstrate integrity

Commit to continuous growth and improvement

Collaborate with all stakeholders

Requirements:

NYS Certification in Special Education (covering at least grades 6-8)

Fingerprint clearance through NYSED TEACH; drug testing; current TB test; current physical (less than one year old) - all completed upon being hired for employment

Terms of Employment: Ten-month year; salary to be established by the Board of Education; follows the ATA contract step schedule - (Step 1 - $49,037 - $55,000).

Evaluation: Completed by Administration and follows ATA contract

To apply visit our website employment page:

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ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Qualifications

SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ABOVE

Application Procedure

To apply visit our website employment page:

Application portals can be accessed by clicking on one of the purple bars -

Erie 1 BOCES/WNYRIC Job Portal

or

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Job Portal

ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

District Wide