Special Education Teacher - Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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https://www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities

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ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Attachment : View Attachment

Salary: From : 49037.00

Salary: To : 55000.00

Salary Competitive : Y

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : 09/01/26

Additional Job Information : ALBION CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Person's Name : Cindy Ishmael

Contact Person's Title : Superintendent's Secretary/District Clerk

Contact Person's Phone : 5855892055

Contact Person's Email : cishmael@albionk12.org

Job Posting Link : www.albionk12.org/page/employment-opportunities