MDPN0355521-0039
2025-09-02T00:00:00
2025-09-26T00:00:00
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The special education teacher/math is responsible for the instructional, remedial, behavioral and adaptive needs of all our special needs students at the Elementary, Middle, or High School age level. The special education teacher must have strong behavioral management skills and instructional techniques that foster a healthy and productive academic classroom environment. The special education teacher must have a functional understanding and ability to meet all instructional, supervisory, and reporting mandates as determined by various governmental agencies. The special education teacher must work cooperatively with fellow staff, parents/guardians, outside agencies and the Committee on Special Education to better serve our students.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan and implement appropriate and adapted classroom instruction for assigned students in accordance with mandates as found in each student's Individualized Education PlanPrepare and implement short term objectives to meet the annual goals of each student as found on the IEPDevelop and implement appropriate classroom management plan for managing student behaviorsFollow school procedures for clerical tasks related to the IEPPrepare daily lesson plans for all instructional periods in a format developed in collaboration with the school administrationKeep accurate records of individual student progress throughout the school yearProvide students and parents with evaluative feedback on student progress at least on a quarterly basisCommunicate on a regular basis with related services staff regarding each student's overall social-emotional development in school and in the communityMaintain an appropriate for instructing and learning physical environment in the classroom or work areaPlan for the effective integration of the teacher assistant for all classroom activitiesDevelop curricula throughout the school year consistent with the class profile in collaboration with school administrative staffActively participate in regular student progress conference sessionsAssist and supervise students as required throughout the school day including arrival and dismissal processesParticipate in the intake screening process as requested for potential new enrolleesBecome familiar with each student's initial case record reviewAssist students with medication management in accord with school policies and procedures and consultation with the school nurseCommunicate on a regular basis with the parents and guardians of each studentAttend necessary staff meetings before and/or after regular school hours or at other required meeting times and placesProvide instructional guidance for Teacher AssistantProvide non-instructional guidance for Teacher AidAnd all other job related duties as assigned by the Martin de Porres School administrationQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION:NYS Permanent / Professional Certification in Special Education / Elementary, Middle, or High school levelNYS Provisional / Initial Certification in Special Education / Elementary, Middle, or High school levelNYS Dual Certification in Special Education and Math preferredMaster's Degree in Education preferred EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 1 year classroom experience teaching special needs students or other related experiences SKILLS & ABILITIES:Demonstrated ability to understand and implement NYS Learning Standards through the instructional classroom processDemonstrated ability to provide effective classroom management skills and techniques for Elementary, Middle, or High school age level special needs student populationDemonstrated ability to effectively communicate with school administration, fellow teachers, related services staff, parents/guardians and studentsDemonstrated ability to implement the mandates of each student's IEPDemonstrated ability to write appropriate and targeted student progress reportsDemonstrated ability to provide critical analysis of each student's progress or lack of progress to CSE representatives, outside agencies, prescribing doctors, parents and guardiansDemonstrated ability to provide a safe and orderly classroom environment for our special needs Elementary, Middle, or High School age studentsDemonstrated ability to implement the school's policies and procedures regarding Child Abuse identification and reportingDemonstrated ability to assist parents and guardians in understanding the academic needs of their children and developing ways for them to influence home activities that will enhance academic growth====================================================================This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to meet the needs of our students, their family, or the agency.
Teacher
Martin De Porres Schools
New York City
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