Specific Duties (Illustrative, not all-inclusive):
1. Assesses students, both informally and formally, in order to provide an individualized classroom program.
2. Designs plans and appropriate activities to reach individual pupil IE.P.'s.
3. Provides an individualized education program for students with disabilities consistent with New York State Common Core Learning Standards and the program's goals and requirements.
4. Establishes a classroom environment that provides for the student's social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students.
5. Assists and counsels students in making realistic assessments of their abilities in establishing educational and/or career goals.
6. Keeps attendance records and other reports/records pertinent to the program.
7. Provides, when warranted, continuous consultation and/or management outside of the classroom to appropriate personnel.
8. Provides assistance to students with general education class assignments.
9. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending placement of students in the school's program.
10. Works cooperatively with regular classroom teachers and staff who have students with disabilities interpreting their abilities, disabilities, and meeting the individual needs of the students.
11. Assists other professional staff members in identifying, recommending, and resolving psychological or disciplinary actions unique to the student.
12. Confers frequently with parents, professional staff members, building level administrators, and supervisors regarding the students educational, social/emotional, psychological, behavioral, and intellectual potential.
13. When appropriate, coordinates, and supervises work experience and on-campus job training programs involving students with disabilities.
14. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of teaching and/or specific area(s) of expertise.
15. Supervises Teacher Aide.
16. Ensure a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment.
17. Establish a classroom environment that provides for the student's social/emotional and behavioral needs as well as academic needs including specific systems of motivation to students.
18. Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students.
19. Review and implement lesson plans.
20. Work collaboratively with school staff and other teachers to support student learning.
21. Encourage student participation and engagement.
22. Participate in school meetings and professional development opportunities.
23. Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
24. Applicants should have a positive outlook, strong work ethic and work collaboratively in teams.
25. Kind and caring individuals are encouraged to apply.
Certifications:
Must hold valid NYS Teaching Certification
- Special Education Certification preferred (SWD B-2 or SWD 1-6)
- Experience in Special Education preferred
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JANUARY 2, 2025
Please apply online by completing the following steps:
- Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
- Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
- Apply directly to the job posting.
You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above. Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.