Math/Special Education Teacher

Math/Special Education Teacher 

**Retention bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year)**

Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - no weekends

As a Mathematics/Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement Mathematics classroom instructional plans for students and supports students' success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principle and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject area instruction (Mathematics) that follows the NYS K-12 Mathematics Curricula and prepares students for exit examinations and statewide assessments.
• Develop and implement mathematics instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan with the Special Education Teacher (SET) that integrates the student's IEP goals and objectives, learning style, and accommodations and modifications that are needed.
• Develop and implement with the Special Education Teacher (SET) individual and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques with appropriate; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.
• Use the classroom PBIS universal plan and Tier 2 and 3 strategies for selected students.
• Coordinate the safety and well-being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; oversee classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (IR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
• Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.
• Participate in classroom grade level, and behavior/treatment meetings and professional training and development sessions or needed (e.g. TCI, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements.
• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Provide leadership to assigned teacher assistants in the various clerical and non-instructional duties or needed for your classroom.
• Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.

Requirements and Education:

• Masters degree in Special Education or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21 or Bachelor's degree with enrollment in a program that leads to a Masters degree may be considered.
• NYSED certification

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance  
• Loan repayment assistance 
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.