Teacher SPED

Reports to: Principal

Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in content area preferred
• NYS Teaching Certification preferred
• Experience in classroom teaching preferred
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and human relations skills
• Ability to work with a diverse community

Terms of Employment:

• Starting Salary: $48,000 (Master’s Degree & Certified)
• Annual Raise: $1,500
• Benefits: STRS, Comprehensive health benefits, 403B
• Contract Term: 10 months

Position Description:
The Teacher plans, organizes, and implements instructional programs in a learning environment that guides, inspires, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Rewarding Experience:
Helping students achieve their academic goals and dreams in a supportive learning environment.

Primary Functions:

• Instruction
• Classroom management
• Assessment and intervention
• Curriculum development

Supervisory Functions:

• Supervise support teachers, interns, and teacher aides as requested

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instructional:
  • Manage classroom environment to promote student development
  • Facilitate student learning and communicate progress
  • Provide direct instruction and monitor student progress
  • Align curriculum and stay current with teaching methodologies
  • Provide students with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback
  • Identify students who are academically at risk and execute effective intervention strategies
  • Consistently use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Non-Instructional:
  • Mentor assigned teachers
  • Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
  • Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Attend parent/teacher conferences and staff meetings
  • Supervise field trips, school clubs, and activities
  • Ensure classroom cleanliness and confidentiality of student information
• Related Responsibilities:
  • Submit annual plans and implement school policies
  • Participate in professional development and home visits
  • Attend staff meetings and collaboration sessions
  • Perform additional duties as directed

Key Competencies:

• Critical evaluation and problem-solving
• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Ethical practice

How it Supports the Mission and Vision:

• Promotes academic and social growth of students
• Enhances learning through effective instruction and classroom management
• Supports professional development and collaboration among staff