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POSITION/TITLE: SETSS Teacher

Reports to: Principal/Directora 

Coaching and Support provided by: Director of Student Services

Employment Terms: 10-month position 

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Vice Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. 

Essential functions of the SETSS teacher job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
• Provides coverage on an as-needed basis for other teachers
• Serves as contact for the parent.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. 
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements. 

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Participates in MTSS meetings for RTB and RTI.
• Provides lunch/recess coverage for classroom teachers
• Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned. 

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current NYS special education teaching license in required content area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports. Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult size body weight with two-to-three person lift). 
• Position can require some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior. 

Salary range: 65-80k