Position Title

NYS Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades 7 - 12

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$70,568 - $116,394

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

Additional Information