Special Education Teacher
Company: Schenectady City School District
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Special Education Teacher Role
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This position reports to the Building Principal and Special
Education Division. The Special Education Teacher develops and
provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of all
students with disabilities. This position requires a high degree of
adaptability, attention to diversity and equitable outcomes.
Special Education Teacher Expectations
Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the
instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's
IEP;
Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional
reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques;
Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of
learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals;
Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program
(IEP) plans for students;
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in
individualized instruction using appropriate sources;
Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational
paraprofessionals as directed;
Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to
encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect
consistent with district policies and procedures;
Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and
community service providers regarding the needs of students;
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature
apparent or as assigned.
Special Education Teacher Key Qualities
Relishes using multiple communication methods that are tailored to
and facilitate productive conversations with different
stakeholders;
Applies the critical thinking skills needed to adapt instructional
practices to support student growth;
Builds positive and collaborative working relationships with
colleagues;
Practices patience with all students, families and colleagues;
Always seeking new ways to teach students the way they learn.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State
registered college or university with a Bachelors or Masters
Degree.
Current New York State teaching license in required content
area
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