What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Teacher position at The House of The Good Shepherd?
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Description
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Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The English Teacher will implement a well-planned instructional program designed to meet the educational and behavioral needs of the students and meet NYSED guidelines for curriculum and instruction.
Principle Assigned Responsibilities:
- Implement a specialized curriculum of academic instruction for educationally handicapped and non-handicapped students based on individual needs.
- Provide and maintain an environment conducive to learning.
- Assist in writing and follow Individualized Education Plans as appropriate or each student.
- Attend CSE meetings, Treatment meetings, Educational Planning meetings, medical reviews for students in their homeroom. With appropriate reports and documentation completed.
- Formulate and follow treatment goals as part of the Treatment Team for each student.
- Provide direct supervision of the Teacher Assistant and train this person to meet the needs of a Special Education classroom.
- Participate in all required training and in-services within or outside of HGS and the Tilton School to meet HGS and NYSED guidelines for training and certification.
- Attend all staff meetings
- Assess students behavioral and academic progress through progress monitoring with the IEP, Progress reports, BIPs and report cards.
- Evaluate the Teacher Assistant annually on their anniversary date.
- Implement an effective behavior management program consistent with the school program based that demonstrates positive reinforcement.
- Complete all assessments, reports, IEP’s, report cards, etc.in a professional and timely manner.
- Take part in QI training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency’s ongoing quality Improvement Program.
- Maintain all appropriate records and documentation to obtain and sustain appropriate NYSED Teacher Certification.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements:
Minimum bachelor's degree and provisionally certified in teaching OR the equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS approved pathway that will lead to a master's degree in education and permanent certification is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The House of the Good Shepherd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.
Salary : $56,000 - $63,538
