Teach students with learning disabilities the subject of mathematics using various instructional strategies and programs. Mathematics will be taught in a safe and supportive classroom environment and will foster cooperative social behaviors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, individually and in groups, in mathematics.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
• Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that allow all children to build upon their prior knowledge and current skill levels.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives and IEP goals in math.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Document student learning through the use of portfolios and records, as requested.
• Confer with administration to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Establish and carry out rules for behavior to foster and maintain appropriate behavior, both in the classroom and within the school community.
• Communicate to parents the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards and students’ IEP goals.
• Confer with parents or guardians, administration, counselors and other professionals to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Work constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of students’ behaviors and academic success.
• Participate in school activities and events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
• Maintain professional competence and skills through in-service education, consultation with administration and colleagues, independent study and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity.
• Communication and problem skills needed to handle classroom situations and to work effectively with parents/guardians on student issues.
• Organizational management and planning skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to deliver clear, cohesive instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, New York State Certification in Mathematics Education 5 – 9 or 7 – 12, and special education (or a working knowledge of special education practices), and/or Masters in Mathematics.
• NYS provisional or professional certification in teaching field.
• Prior experience teaching math to adolescents with learning disabilities preferred.
• Able to work some flexible hours to accommodate parent/guardian meetings, school activities, and other mandated events/meetings.

Salary:

• $41,152 - $58,618/year based on experience

Commitment to DEI:

It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to:

• Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
• Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
• Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
• Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
• Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas