Secondary Special Education Teacher

Rondout; Accord (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rondout Valley Central School District in Accord, New York, seeks a full-time Secondary Special Education Teacher to provide quality education to students with disabilities in a secondary setting. The candidate will collaborate with families and professionals to implement IEPs tailored to each student’s needs.

Qualifications include NYS Certification in Special Education for secondary grades, fingerprint clearance, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• NYS Certification Special Education for secondary grades (Math/Science preferred).
• NYSed Fingerprint Clearance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of education professionals.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new teaching methods.
• Compassionate and patient with students and families.
• Able to work with students from different backgrounds and who have varying abilities.
• Experience working in Special Education at the secondary level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ diverse skills and educational needs while utilizing various teaching strategies and techniques to meet those needs.
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance/progress, attendance, and behavior.
• Developing, modifying, and updating IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with parents, administrators, and other education professionals regarding student progress and needs.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities.

Skills

Special Education cert

Fingerprint clearance

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Compassionate

Diversity awareness

SecEd experience

Job description

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is currently seeking a full-time SecondarySpecial Education Teacherto join our team. The successful candidatewill be responsible for providing quality education to students with possible physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities in a secondary school setting. The candidates will work closely with students, parents, and other education professionals to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that meet the unique needs of each student.

Qualifications:

• NYS Certification Special Education for secondary grades (Math/Science preferred)
• NYSed Fingerprint Clearance
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of education professionals
• Adaptabilityand willingness to learn new teaching methods
• Compassionate and patient with students and families
• Able to work with students from different backgrounds and who have varying abilities
• Experience working in Special Education at the secondary level is preferred

Salary:

Per Contract

General Responsibilities:

• Assessstudents’ diverse skills and educational needswhileutilizing various teaching strategies and techniques to meet thoseneeds
• Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance/progress, attendance, and behavior
• Developing, modifying, and updating IEPs
• Communicate regularly with parents, administrators, and other education professionals regarding student progress and needs
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities

Work Schedule:

M-F, 7:25am -2:35pm

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned bydirect supervisor and/or Superintendent.

Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K-3, a middle school serving grades 4-8, one high school, and a district office.

Vision Statement

The Rondout Valley Central School District graduates students who think critically, embrace curiosity, and lead with empathy in a diverse world.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to cultivate a community of learners where curiosity is encouraged, critical thinking is fostered, empathy is practiced, and every student is empowered to achieve their fullest potential.

RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, gender or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. Inquiries regarding this policy of equal opportunity should be referred to the Superintendent, PO Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.