Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

EASTCHESTER UFSD; Town of Eastchester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastchester Middle School seeks a dynamic Special Education Teacher for grades 6-8 in a probationary, full-time role. You will work in a 12:1:2 class with co-teaching supports, implementing IEPs and ABA-based strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

You will monitor progress, prepare for NYSAA when appropriate, and collaborate with families and service providers to foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• New York State certification in Special Education, grades 7-12, is required.
• Experience teaching curriculum in a middle school special class setting.
• Knowledge of ABA-based instructional and behavioral strategies.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fingerprints clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction aligned with NYS standards and IEPs in a 12:1:2 special class setting.
• Apply ABA-based instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Monitor student progress and use data to inform instruction and supports.
• Prepare students for NYSAA and align instruction and assessments.
• Collaborate with related service providers, teachers, admins, and families.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom promoting independence and positive behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Student-centered approach

Collaboration

Education

New York State Certification in Special Education (Grades 7-12)

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8) - Probationary

Eastchester Middle School

Eastchester Middle School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and collaborative educator to fill a probationary Special Education Teacher position supporting our 7th grade students. The successful candidate will work within a co-teaching model alongside general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and individualized support to students with diverse learning needs. The teacher will collaborate closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging, accessible instruction, implement students' IEPs, monitor academic and social-emotional progress, and foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive. Experience providing Resource Room support is preferred.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing and delivering instruction aligned with New York State learning standards and individualized education programs (IEPs) within a 12:1:2 special class setting
• Implementing evidence-based instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of students, including strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Monitoring student progress and using data to inform instructional decisions and behavioral supports
• Preparing students for and administering New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA), as appropriate, including alignment of instruction, documentation, and assessment requirements
• Collaborating with related service providers, teaching assistants, administrators, and families to ensure cohesive and effective support for students
• Creating a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and positive behavior

Requirements

• New York State certification in Special Education, grades 712, is required
• Experience teaching curriculum in a special class setting, preferably at the middle school level
• Knowledge of and experience with ABA-based instructional and behavioral strategies
• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills
• A student-centered approach with a commitment to fostering positive relationships and high expectations for all learners
• NYSED Fingerprint Clearance*

Employment Terms

• 10-month, probationary position
• Salary range in accordance with the Eastchester Teachers Association (ETA) negotiated salary schedule.
• Fingerprint Clearance: SAVE Law: Effective July 1, 2001, Education Law
• 305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c and 3035, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and Part 87 of the Commissioner's Regulations require the Commissioner of Education to request a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check for applicants for certification as well as for prospective employees of school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). The Commissioner of Education carries out these responsibilities through the New York State Education Department's Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA).