6:1:1 ED HIGH SCHOOL SPECIAL CLASS

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7-Hour day, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

*NOTE: Students may have behavioral management needs and/or social and emotional needs. The teacher must be physically able and willing to meet the academic, emotional and physical needs of all students within the classroom. Which may consist of the following: heavy lifting (50 lbs or more), physical interventions, feeding, assisting with toileting, diapering, physical restraints, escorting, behavior management plans, getting up and down from the floor and walking with the students. TCI is required for all Special Education Teaching positions.

Exemplifies the GST BOCES values of service; leadership; collaboration; and integrity

Responsible for complying with state and federal regulations and delivering specially designed instruction in the special class setting

Responsible for aligning unit plans/lessons with the NYS standards/Common Core Standards

Promotes positive and cooperative working relationships

Administers standardized tests to assess the strengths, skills, and present levels of the student

Drafts appropriate annual goals and short term objectives to present at CSE meetings

Evaluates and re-evaluates short-term objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year

Keeps anecdotal records on student behaviors or events which may be needed for local CSE decision-making

Adapts and provides educational activities to differentiate instruction and meet the individual needs of students

Collaborates with all related service and support personnel to provide an integrated program that addresses students’ individual academic, behavioral and emotional development

Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the field by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications

Consults regularly with parents, teachers, home school counselors and all others involved with the education of the student

Plans and coordinates classroom teaching assistant’s or teacher aide’s schedule

Follows the schedule and procedures of the building/district of assignment

Carries out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in the appropriate area of Special Education positions at all grade levels/certification areas;

SWD B-2; SWD 1-6; SWD 7-12.

SALARY: Per Educational Association contract. Plus comprehensive benefits package

Application Deadline:11/08/2024

Job Number: 045 SPE24/25