High School Special Education Teacher

POSITION: High School Special Education Teacher
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/10 month

POSITION SUMMARY: The High School Special Education teacher is a highly-qualified teacher who coteaches with a classroom teacher and also works with students who require strategic intervention in whole-group and small-group settings. The focus of the teacher is to develop a student-centered system of interventions that effectively work to close the achievement gap in students with disabilities. The goal of the special education teacher is to ensure that students are able to master grade level standards and curriculum by providing extra support to students needing accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides whole group, individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs and motivate students in pull out and/or classroom setting.
Responding to data to meet with needs of all students for fluid RtI Process.
Develops lesson plans and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and/or visual instruction of students with a wide range of intellectual, physical and emotional maturity.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to achieve effective participation and learning in all activities and lessons.

Evaluates and monitors the educational progress of students uses DDI in terms of response to interventions and attainment of proficiency levels; and the educational growth in relation to the student's ability, attitude, interests and conduct.
Pushes in, co-teaches and collaborates with classroom teachers.
Maintains and/or creates special education documentation on all current and/or initial to CSE students; including regular updating of IEPs, BIPs, etc

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of elementary students and special education.
Know and have used a variety of special education models, current programs, and strategies.
Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of elementary students
Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research-based findings pertaining to student educational programming;
Behavior management and behavior strategies, techniques, methods and conflict resolution procedures;
Socio-economic and cultural background differences of general student population; Cultural responsiveness.
Trained in interventions and tiers of RtI.
Technology including devices and computer programs.
Commitment to the success of all children.
Demonstrates success in collaborative teaching, managing a mixed-ability classroom and facilitating performance-based learning.

ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, develop, and enthusiastically conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students
Work with a variety of teachers to implement best practices and models for the teaching of special education students.
Provide effective learning experiences for students with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Effectively assess and progress monitor the educational needs of students in order to design, develop and implement sound educational plans.
Effectively communicate progress with teachers, families & administration

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Professional/Permanent certification in applicable grades/subject area. Knowledge of Expeditionary Learning a plus. Classroom experience is essential.
Please make sure to complete an application at http://www.wnyric.org/application for this job posting.

Contact Person's Name: Blair Budzinski

Contact Person's Email: budzinskib@tapestryschool.org