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:
https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities
Application portals can be accessed by clicking on one of the purple bars -
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or
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Job Portal
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