High School Special Education Teacher - Science - SY 19/20

High School Learning Strategist - SCIENCE

REPORTS TO

Director of Student Support Services

COLLABORATES WITH

Grade Teams, Content Specific Department, Department Chairs, Social Workers, Special Education Coordinator, College and Career Counselors, Special Education Teachers, and Assistant Director of Student Support Services

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A valid NYS teaching certificate in Special Education
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• At least 2 years prior teaching experience in special education
• Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.)
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach one core skills class and co-teach four core classes daily
• Track students’ academic progress and provide interventions as needed to ensure their success
• Engage students with various individualized methods within an instructional framework consistent with our school-wide practices
• Create a focused educational setting to ensure the efficient operation of classroom instruction
• Document all instructional materials (lessons plans, assignments, grading rubrics, etc.)
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of teachers and co-workers
• Case manage a group of student with IEPs (includes writing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings, and monitoring their academic and behavioral growth throughout the year)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work relentlessly to close the achievement gap
• Use data to inform instruction
• Set high professional goals
• Respectfully challenge ideas and the status quo
• Maintain a positive mindset
• Focus on converging core content and student need to increase knowledge
• Develop supportive and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Communicate professionally
• Be responsible to self, team, and school
• Assume team membership and individual leadership
• Adhere to deadlines

BENEFITS

• Excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, and a matching 401k plan.
• Teach in a safe, close-knit, and professional environment
• Work with a team of colleagues committed to doing whatever it takes for our students to succeed