Special Education Teacher (7-12) NEC

Wayne-Finger Lakes Boces•Newark, NY

About The Position

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs. Position: 1.00 Special Education Teacher (7-12) Location: Newark Education Center (NEC), Newark, NY Learn more about our programs by clicking HERE Salary Range: $51,163 - $60,059 based on experience and demonstrated abilities. Benefits include paid holidays & leave time, NYS retirement, and health & dental insurance. Learn more about our benefits by clicking HERE Learn more about our instructional calendar by clicking HERE Learn more about our paid holidays by clicking HERE Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Teachers are expected to: • Have ability to work with a diverse population of students. • Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning. • Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities. • Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs. • Communicate regularly and effectively with parents. • Record and report student progress. Click on the green "Apply Now" button at the bottom of the posting to complete the online application and submit required certification credentials, resume, and cover letter. If you have questions, please contact Debra Luna 315-332-7289 or [email protected] Qualifications: NYS Teacher Certification - Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 or Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12. Preference will be given to candidates with dual certification in a SWD content area (ELA, Math, Science). Candidates should possess a broad skill set of effective teaching and learning to engage learners of all levels including, but not limited to: Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments. Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction. Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments. Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training. Initial and refresher TCI Trainings are provided by W-FL BOCES.

Requirements

NYS Teacher Certification - Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 or Students with Disabilities 7-12 or Special Education K-12.
Knowledge of the NYS Learning Standards and Assessments.
Knowledge of curriculum content and accepted methods of instruction.
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Promoting equity and culturally responsive practices to create inclusive environments.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with dual certification in a SWD content area (ELA, Math, Science).

Responsibilities

Have ability to work with a diverse population of students.
Provide students with a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to teaching and learning.
Provide specialized instruction to students with emotional and learning disabilities.
Collaborate with colleagues and provide resources to meet student learning needs.
Communicate regularly and effectively with parents.
Record and report student progress.
Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis with students weighing 50-200 pounds.
Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.