Special Education Teacher

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests, including individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work.
• Assist with the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student, setting personalized goals for the student and tailoring it to that student's individual needs and abilities.
• Review IEP with Teachers to ensure understanding of opportunities to adapt classroom curriculum and with Parents to establish transferable techniques to promote continued learning in the home setting
• Communicate and coordinate with others involved in the student's well-being, including parents, social workers, school psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, school administrators, and other teachers.
• Meet with teachers and parents/guardians to discuss the student's progress and to determine priorities for their student and their resource needs
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

• Hours: 7:45-3:45, regular attendance, 30-minute lunch break, 30-minute planning period, attend weekly staff meetings each Wednesday until 4:30 p.m.
• Complete weekly lesson plans completed with all required items
• Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions, implement strategies in the classroom
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students, and KCCS faculty
• Follow the classroom and school-wide schedule created by the Leadership Team
• 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 extracurricular 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
• Update student work displays monthly
• Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazards
• Use technology to enhance lesson plans and instruction
• Participate in the 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 and will be held accountable for student achievement data
• Other duties as assigned (arrival, dismissal, lunch coverage, etc)

• Valid NYS Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Literacy Certification
• Urban Experience preferred
• Special Education experience - 5 years
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Computer Skills (Excel, PPT)
• Excellent communication skills
• Welcoming, warm disposition

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