Special Education Teachers (10 month) (continuous recruitment)

Seeking special education teachers to provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in various programs. BT BOCES provides programs for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a diploma tract in both self-contained and inclusive settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, facilitate, implement and monitor progress of IEP goals

• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and methods, including differentiation, to meet diverse student needs

• Structure the student environment in order to provide a supportive educational setting that maximizes student potential

• On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services

• Support students to achieve high expectations

• Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

• NYS Certification as a Special Education Teacher: SWD Birth-Gr. 2; SWD 1-6; SWD All grades; SWD 7-12 Generalist; SWD 7-12 English; Social Studies, Science, Math

• Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices

• Strong collaboration skills

• Knowledge of positive behavior intervention strategies is preferred

• A commitment to meeting the needs of every student

• A strong belief that all students can succeed

Civil Service Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Number: 26-104