Special Education Teacher

Description

Company Overview

The Academy Charter Schools offers an exceptional interdisciplinary curriculum in a technology-rich environment that challenges students to explore connections across subjects and use experiential learning to bridge the gaps between theory and practice. The Academy’s focus on character development and community service cultivate a student body poised to be active, engaged and responsible members of the community. The Academy employs a committed staff whose teaching and high academic and behavioral expectations will promote the excellence known so the community’s children can achieve.

The qualified incumbent will understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing a classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of all children in accordance with the school’s mission and values established by the school.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct special education services to students directly to meet the requirements of their Individualized Education Plan, and to address other educational needs
• Work with teachers, Principal, specialists, parents and CSEs to develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assume personal responsibility for the academic progress of all students
• Implement a coherent, research-based curriculum in consultation with Principal
• Differentiate lesson plans for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in an inclusion setting and implement IEPs as necessary
• Implement all State and Federal mandates for students with IEP’s
• Document all lesson plans, assignments, rubrics and other instructional materials and methods
• Use consistent school-wide practices and a variety of individualized methods to engage students in the classroom
• Use technology tools for instruction, planning, and communication and ensure student engagement
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and administrators
• Establish, involve, and assist students in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of portfolios

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working with at-risk student population in some capacity preferred
• Knowledge of childhood development and demonstrated experience with executing planned lessons to meet the differential needs of each child
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• New York State Special Education certification required