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Job Opening Information NYS Students With Disabilities Teacher Grades 7 - 12

Job Number
R30
Application Deadline
12/5/2024

Position Title
NYS Students With Disabilities Teacher Grades 7 - 12
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
$69,184 - $114,111
Job Description

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 8:1:2 Life Skills Class.
  • 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.
  • In collaboration with instructional teams, prepare student IEP’s and monitor progress.
  • Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially and emotionally.
  • Collaborate with all related-service providers and clinicians to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
  • Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to adult and post-secondary programs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their daily routines and learning opportunities including classwork, vocational preparation, interactions, and communication.
  • Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders 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.
  • Position supports students with Autism Spectrum needs and Development Disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting with a focus on Life Skills.
Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • New York State Students with Disabilities Certification 7 – 12
  • Master’s Degree in Special Education
  • Thorough understanding of Students with Disabilities and the continuum of services.
  • Knowledge of the Next Generation Learning Standards
  • Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Special Education programs.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of special education teaching experience preferred.
  • Additional content area certification preferred.
Job Category
Teacher
Job Location
Various Locations - Special Services

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