SADN0272034-0070
2023-09-05T00:00:00
2023-06-06T00:00:00
Position Title: Special Education Teacher PALP (K-3)- Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Center (RCPC)Classification: Instructional - 10 monthsSalary: As per Saugerties Teachers’ Association contract.Immediately Responsible to: Building Principal & Director of Special EducationMinimum Qualifications:Required: Must possess a valid NYS Certification of Students with Disabilities or similar certificate;Philosophical compatibility with the stated mission and goals of the School District;Extensive knowledge of curriculum design and Instruction ;Preferred:Experience working with ELL students;Dual Certification Preferred;Experience teaching students with emotional needs; Successful Teaching Experience; andExperience analyzing data to improve student achievement Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.SKILLS: Ability to assist, console and manage students who may be emotional, distraught or frustratedAbility to work well with others; focuses on resolving conflict, maintain confidentialityAbility to remain calm, focused and in control when working with students, parents, and guardians who may have challenging situations Ability to assess situations and act swiftly and appropriately and with sound judgment for the safety and well-being of students and staff Exhibit cultural competency and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups Job Summary or Functions:The Certified Special Education Teacher provides a full range of education services for at-risk students in a therapeutic day treatment setting. Students are receiving mental health services and are experiencing significant behavioral, social and academic difficulties. The combined mental health and educational goal is to successfully transition students back into traditional classrooms. Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State-mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. Specific Responsibilities:Develops and implements an research-based specialized instructional plan which is compatible with the school and systemwide curricular goals and the students’ goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.Is responsible for the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students with disabilities; implements the IEP; and uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to update IEPs as needed.Provides direct special education instruction to identified students, employing a variety of teaching methods to meet student needs. Implementation of these methods may require the adaptation or development of materials.Monitors student behavior; maintains discipline in the classroom; deescalates inappropriate behaviors; teaches students appropriate behavioral strategies; restrains students when necessary.Collects data for Functional Behavioral Assessments/Analysis and assists in the development of classroom and individual Behavioral Intervention Plans.Collaborates with therapeutic staff for implementation of treatment interventions. Collaborates with the team to schedule meetings, plan and provide educational data on progress monitoring towards goals.Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.Facilitates transitional planning as students are preparing to mainstream into traditional classrooms.Works with multi-disciplinary teams such as community agencies and departments within Ulster County to facilitate educational and therapeutic plans.Communicates with parents regarding their children’s educational and therapeutic progress via periodic written progress reports and/or telephone communication and encourages parental involvement in students' education.Participates and provides supervision to students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.Acts as a case coordinator for assigned students; consults with community care-givers, school support professionals, and parents to better understand and meet student needs.Maintains student records in accordance with NYSED Governing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities; completes all district and state reporting requirements, and complies with state and federal education statutes.Treats all students in a fair and equitable manner, interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community.Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized student learning and supports District Goals.Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.Conducts special education evaluations,reevaluations,and standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs..Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.Supports student’s social-emotional needs.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops and/or professional/staff meetings.Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.Performs such additional duties as may be assigned by Supervisors.Evaluation: The evaluation of the person filling this position is conducted by a certified administrator according to the current Bargaining Agreement and APPR plan.
Teacher
Saugerties Central School District
Mid-Hudson Valley
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