Middle School Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Classification Exempt 10 Month Employee Reports to Middle School Principal Primary Function Dr.

Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking experienced Special Education Middle School te achers to provide in-person instruction to our middle school students.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Principals, teachers work collaboratively with other teachers within their department and across other content areas.

Desired Qualifications NYS certification required Bachelor’s degree required At least 2-5 years prior teaching experience in middle or high school preferred Demonstrated success working in a school settings Ability to collaborate with team members.

Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.

Willingness to learn and grow professionally Bilingual Extension (Spanish, French, Urdu, Arabic) preferred Responsibilities Prepare and implement appropriate lesson plans and meet objectives.

Work with the department to complete co-teacher and department lead teach to complete curriculum and unit plans. Collaborate with Admissions Department with new onboarding students Write weekly progress reports on each student Responsible for classroom management oversight Frequently consult with clinicians and / or support about student’s therapeutic needs Review and write student’s IEP report, LSP, and SAP (I.

e., CIA profile) to utilize the data to inform student instruction Attend IEP meetings and submit supporting documentation as needed Required to attend all student and staff meetings Required to attend all Professional Development Days Assess student progress as requested by Academic Dean Complete attendance sheets and mark students after every period for the following : Manage Paraprofessional and / or Teaching Assistants to ensure they fulfill their daily obligations Accurate recording keeping including daily attendance, grading, and recording student work.

Classroom management skills. Complete FBA and BIP as needed. Skills and Abilities Plan, organize, develop, and conduct comprehensive teaching and instruction lessons Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment Work effectively with staff, students, and public Respond appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas) Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Traveling long and short distances for school trips. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a teaching position.

Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm Travel Minimum to no travel required Compensation Salary $61,000 - $104,000 Annually (Based on Experience) EEO Statement Dr.

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