What are the responsibilities and job description for the HS Special Education Teacher - NYS 7-12 Certification position at Charter School of Educational Excellence?
Position Description :
Salary : Based on Experience
Reports to : Principal and Director of Special Education
Dept. / School : CSEE High School
About Us
The Charter School of Educational Excellence's mission is to develop students who are critical thinkers, motivated leaders, and lifelong learners. We are committed to a strong partnership with our teachers, parents, and community.
Overview :
We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with High School students with diverse learning needs and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment. Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to students ability levels.
Qualifications :
Education / Certification :
Bachelors degree from accredited university Required
Masters degree from accredited university Preferred
Valid NYS teaching certificate for Students with Disabilities 7-12 MUST
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Duties and Responsibilities :
Formulate lesson plans based on students IEP goals
Develop Individualized Education Plans
Maintain Individualized Education Plans yearly
Attend Committee on Special Education Meetings
Attend yearly Annual Review meetings
Analyze student achievements of goals and objectives
Plan and execute guided reading lessons based on student needs
Administer formative assessments
Collaborate with classroom teachers to create and implement differentiated instruction
Use of manipulative and hands-on materials for Math
Implementation of technology to reach different students for ELA / Math.
Differentiate lesson plans based on student needs and goals
Formulate annual goals for students as mandated in the IEP
Progress reports based on student goals
Maintain logs and attendance records for all students
Meet with the Pupil Personnel Committee team - provide ideas and differentiation strategies based on struggling students' needs.
Communicate with parents / guardians and team members about student progress when needed.
Attend parent meetings and grade team meetings (when appropriate)
Collaborate with the Special Education Director, AIS team members, ELL Teacher, school psychologist, speech and language teacher, and occupational therapist teacher
Create / Implement a workable schedule for your resource room groups.
Other Duties :
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for
special education teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Maintain confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.
Compensation
A competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available.
Applying & selection process
After you submit your cover letter, and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Candidates with a track record of success will be invited to an interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview will be invited to present a demo lesson in a classroom setting with the schools administration team.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.
Salary : $58,410 - $80,520
