Special Education Teachers (10 month) (continuous recruitment)

Full job description

Seeking special education teachers to provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in various programs. BT BOCES provides programs for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a diploma tract in both self-contained and inclusive settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include:

Design, facilitate, implement and monitor progress of IEP goals

Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and methods, including differentiation, to meet diverse student needs

Structure the student environment in order to provide a supportive educational setting that maximizes student potential

On-going collaboration with the student's team to ensure the provision of quality services

Support students to achieve high expectations

Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

NYS Certification as a Special Education Teacher: SWD Birth-Gr. 2; SWD 1-6; SWD 7-12 Generalist; SWD 7-12 English; Social Studies, Science, Math

Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices

Strong collaboration skills

Knowledge of positive behavior intervention strategies is preferred

A commitment to meeting the needs of every student

A strong belief that all students can succeed

Civil Service Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Number: 25-104