Special Education Teacher, Probationary Grades 2-3 (8:1:1 Class) - Brookside School

Yorktown Central School District; Town of Yorktown (NY); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yorktown Central School District seeks a Special Education Teacher in a highly specialized program for students with severe disabilities. You will maximize learning in academics, social/emotional development and life skills, document progress, and ensure a safe, optimal learning environment.

Must hold NYS Certification in Special Education/Students with Disabilities and have experience with autism and ABA methodologies. Prior experience with NYS Alternate Assessment preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories and testing methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems and analysis.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state education laws.
• Ability to use computer systems and software as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation and professional growth.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships.

Aufgaben

• Provide specially designed instruction based on identified needs and strengths.
• Progress monitor student growth.
• Conduct assessments and diagnostic examinations to identify learning issues.
• Participate in CSE meetings and assist in IEP development.
• Implement students' IEPs and behavior plans.
• Supervise support staff in the classroom.
• Provide staff training and support in the classroom.
• Coordinate with outside agencies as needed.
• Communicate with administrators to ascertain student abilities and needs.
• Serve as liaison between home and school and counsel parents.
• Maintain records and stay current with district procedures and laws.
• Encourage parental involvement and effective communication.

Kenntnisse

ABA-based instruction

Special Education knowledge

Communication with students/parents

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

NYS Certification in Special Education/Students with Disabilities

Jobbeschreibung

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS)

Under the general supervision of the School Principal and Director of PPS, the incumbent is responsible to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in a highly specialized program for students with severe disabilities, in the areas of academics, social/emotional development and life skills; documenting student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• NYS Certification in Special Education/Students with Disabilities
• Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.
• Successful prior experience working with students with Autism, including methodologies such as ABA required.
• Successful prior experience with the New York State Alternate Assessment preferred.

Primary Activities

• Provide specially designed instruction for students, based on identified needs and strengths.
• Progress monitor student growth.
• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues.
• Participates in Committee on Special Education meetings and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.
• Implement students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Supervise support staff in the classroom.
• Provide support and training for staff in the classroom.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Director of PPS and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Salary Range

$64,175 - $139,655 (2026/2027)

REVISED: 10/14/2026 (HR Department)

The Yorktown Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.