Position Title

Dual Certified Students with Disabilities 7 - 12 and ELA and/or Social Studies Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$70,568 - $116.394

Job Description

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, 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 and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all 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.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• 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, ELA pr Social Studies required.
• Thorough understanding of Students with Disabilities and the continuum of services.
• Knowledge of the New York State ELA or Social Studies 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

Rye Lake - Center for Special Services

Additional Information