Special Education Teacher

Vanderheyden Hall•Wynantskill, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves delivering primary instruction to students, preparing lesson plans aligned with New York State Standards, and evaluating instructional materials. The teacher will assess and record student academic progress, maintain Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavioral Support Plans (BSPs), and create a safe learning environment. Responsibilities also include assessing program outcomes, managing a teacher aide, participating in school meetings (including Committee on Special Education), and maintaining classroom resources. The position requires a commitment to the agency's mission and the Sanctuary Model, promoting safety and recovery in a trauma-informed community.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
New York State Teacher certification in special education.
Experience teaching Math grades 7-12.
Must be available to work a first shift, 36-hour work week.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
Seek opinions and alternative viewpoints in decision-making.
Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred.
Experience with at-risk youth and/or youth with special education needs preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver primary instruction to students as scheduled.
Prepare lesson plans and instructional material based on the New York State Standards.
Evaluate and recommend instructional material.
Evaluate and record academic progress of each student.
Maintain and follow the Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each classified student.
Maintain and follow the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) for each student.
Create and maintain a safe learning environment within the classroom.
Assess and record program outcomes on the agency database.
Assign tasks and monitor the performance of the teacher aide.
Participate in the behavior management program, ensuring the health, safety, and supervision of students, and enforcing the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Initiate communication and consultation with other staff in response to student concerns.
Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with all agency staff.
Develop supportive and nurturing relationships with students while consistently reinforcing program expectations.
Participate fully and effectively in school meetings or teams including Committee on Special Education meetings, Department meetings, and teacher meetings.
Manage and maintain classroom resources.