Special Education Teacher - Middle School Grades 6-8

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:

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 -

Erie 1 BOCES/WNYRIC Job Portal

or

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Job Portal

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