Position Title

Dual Certified Students with Disabilities 7-12 and Biology and/or Chemistry Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$69,184 - $116,964

Job Description

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions, and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• Prepare student IEPS in collaboration with instructional teams.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify needs and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with related-service providers and school counselors to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore academic, career, and life goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to post – secondary learning and vocational programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their endeavors to engage in all academic coursework and SEL programming.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Participate in school community-building activities, clubs, and events.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Dual New York State Secondary Special Education Certification, Biology and/or Chemistry required.
• Thorough understanding of Students with Disabilities and the continuum of services.
• Knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Special Education programs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of special education teaching experience preferred.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Various Locations - Special Services

Additional Information