Teacher

WESTCHESTER SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL CHIL•North Salem, NY

14d•$56,732 - $75,173•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher implements individualized education programs for children with disabilities, tailoring instruction and daily plans to each child’s needs. The role includes assessing students’ current functioning, establishing and reviewing goals, applying appropriate teaching methods, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate student records. The Teacher works with parents, school districts, the Clinical Education Team, Social Work, other disciplines, and colleges and universities to coordinate education and support services. The Teacher also supervises classroom staff, volunteers, and assigned student and practicum teachers. The position is based at the North Salem Campus in North Salem, New York, and is full-time with a day shift. The listed salary range is $56,731.71–$75,173.19 per year. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and a valid New York State Teacher Certificate in Special Education. Candidates without Professional Certification are expected to pursue it as soon as possible and obtain it within five years; continued graduate study toward Professional Certification and a master’s degree is expected. Candidates who already hold Professional Certification must complete professional development every five years.

Requirements

At least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
A valid New York State Teacher Certificate in Special Education.
Successful experience working with children with disabilities, in addition to required student and/or practicum teaching.
Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, the Internet, and email.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions; work accurately and thoroughly; listen actively; adapt to workplace changes; analyze and solve problems; and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to guide and develop others, communicate effectively orally and in writing, act ethically and honestly, motivate oneself and others, demonstrate responsibility, build teams, and provide training.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of continued graduate study leading toward Professional Certification and completion of a master’s degree.
Professional Certification, if already held; holders must complete professional development every five years.

Responsibilities

Implement an individualized education program based on the specific needs of each child.
Assign and supervise teaching assistants, aides, volunteers, and classroom staff, including directing staff activities toward student goals.
Work cooperatively with other disciplines in delivering support services and with the Clinical Education Team.
Supervise assigned student and practicum teachers and cooperate with colleges and universities in their programs and evaluations.
Complete initial assessments of children using available materials to confirm or determine current levels of functioning.
Establish realistic long- and short-term goals and objectives based on assessment results and information from referring school districts.
Apply accepted teaching methods to achieve established goals and periodically reevaluate students’ progress.
Develop and implement daily plans responsive to individual student needs.
Maintain an accurate log for each child and provide at least weekly documented written or telephone contact with parents.
Plan and conduct parent conferences in cooperation with Social Work and the Education Coordinator or designee, including relevant disciplines and referring school districts.
Prepare periodic written progress reports for parents and school districts.
Attend assigned annual review meetings of local school district Committees for Special Education.
Conduct at least weekly classroom staff meetings to evaluate staff effectiveness and directly supervise classroom staff activities.
Perform other duties appropriate to a special education classroom teacher as assigned by the Education Coordinator or designee.