Teacher, Special Education

Job Description

TWO VACANCIESLocation:Erie 1 BOCESSpecial Education ServicesNorthtowns AcademyTonawanda, NY

Annual Salary:$47,533-$54,749PLUS $1,750 Masters Stipend*Salary subject to increase upon settlement of CBA

Hours:7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Exceptional Package Including But Not Limited To

Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• Paid annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Medical Insurance waiver allowance
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b AND 457 retirement plansJob Responsibilities:Erie 1 BOCES seeks two Multi-Grade Special Education Teachers with experience in classroom and behavior management to work at the Erie 1 BOCES Northtowns Academy in the Town of Tonawanda. Our Programs are either 6:1:1 or 6:1:2 classes. We focus on trauma informed care, behavioral supports, and meeting the educational and social emotional needs of our K-8 students.
  
  

1\. Assesses students, both informally and formally, in order to provide an individualized classroom program2\. Designs plans and appropriate activities to reach individual pupil IEP's3\. Provides an individualized education program for students with disabilities consistent with New York State Common Core Learning Standards and the program's goals and requirements4\. Establishes a classroom environment that provides for the student's social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students5\. Assists and counsels students in making realistic assessments of their abilities in establishing educational and/or career goals6\. Keeps attendance records and other reports/records pertinent to the program7\. Provides, when warranted, continuous consultation and/or management outside of the classroom to appropriate personnel8\. Provides assistance to students with general education class assignments9\. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the school's program10\. Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers and staff who have students with disabilities interpreting their abilities, disabilities, and meeting the individual needs of the students11\. Assists other professional staff members in identifying, recommending, and resolving psychological or disciplinary actions unique to the student12\. Confers frequently with parents, professional staff members, building level administrators, and supervisors regarding the students educational, social/emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual potential13\. When appropriate, coordinates, and supervises work experience and on-campus job training programs involving students with disabilities14\. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of teaching and/or specific area(s) of expertise15\. Supervises Teacher Aide

Job Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NYS Special Education/Exceptional Education teaching certification for appropriate ages
• Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic, and work well on Teams
• Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply