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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$71,988 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Full Job Description Summary:
It is the responsibility of each special education teacher to foster a classroom learning environment and culture that is consistent with the Educational Plan. All special education teachers are responsible for academic, social and behavioral processes and outcomes of their case load. KCCS teachers are expected to work collaborative with other teachers, staff and administration in order to create an outstanding learning culture for their classroom. Special education teachers are also expected to follow all the processes laid out in our charter. We expect all teachers to be flexible and support the needs of the school as other duties arise.Duties and Responsibilities:
Hours:
7:45-3:45, regular attendance Complete weekly lesson plans completed with all required items (see appendix B) Write and implement IEPs Provide resource room programming to students. Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions Develop positive relationships with parents, students and KCCS faculty Follow the classroom schedule created by the Leadership Team Administer assessments following the KCCS Assessment Calendar Collect, upload and analyze all assessment data (upload into PowerSchool) Differentiate to meet the needs of all students Implement CSI Action Plan items Communicate student data to the leadership team as well as parents and students (data meetings, Parent Teacher Conferences, progress reports, report cards) Participate in school events and extra curricular activities Follow school-wide behavior management systems Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent handbook Establish effective classroom management techniques Implement all items listed on the KCCS Management Checklist Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazard Use technology to enhance lesson plans and instruction Participate in Mentor/Coaching program as necessary Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan All teachers will receive annual reviews at the end of each school year Qualifications Valid NYS Teaching Certificate Master's Degree Urban Experience preferred Excellent record keeping skills Computer Skills (Excel, PPT) Excellent communication skills Welcoming, warm, disposition Experience in an urban setting preferred.Job Attachment View Attachment Salary:
From 43000.00Salary:
To 81000.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Annual Contract Contact Person's Name Mariah Kramer Contact Person's Title Principal Contact Person's EmailBenefits
- Professional Development