Position Title

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

as per PMCT contract

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and provide rigorous, engaging instruction addressing student Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and NYS curriculum standards.
• Use culturally and linguistically responsive practices to instruct students of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers and support staff to provide a team-oriented approach.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, strengths and needs.
• Prepare trimester and annual progress reports.
• Complete student IEPs, including present levels of performance, goals and classroom accommodations using Frontline IEP (formerly IEP Direct).
• Collect and record data regarding student progress toward IEP goals.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as needed to address student needs.
• Participate in Instructional Support Team (IST) meetings to provide pre-referral strategies and interventions to support students in general education settings.
• Address student social-emotional needs using positive behavior supports.
• Use a variety of interventions to support progress towards goals before considering more restrictive placements.
• Implement data-driven interventions to address gaps in learning due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• Demonstrate a reflective mindset towards his/her instructional practice.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, and support staff to address the behavioral management needs of students.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:        

• Must possess or be eligible for New York State Certification in Elementary Special Education
• Bilingual candidates and candidates possessing TESOL certification preferred
• Candidates possessing or working towards certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) preferred

 

COMMENTS:                   

Must be creative and passionate instructional leader who possesses the ability to motivate students to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to academic and social success for all students. Collaborative team players that have the desire to become part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Applications for Full Time Probationary Instructional positions must include an introductory video.  Please upload an introductory video in MP4 format, not to exceed 5 minutes in the section called other. Your video should answer the following questions:

• How will you effectively educate students from diverse backgrounds? How will you ensure success for every student?

 

All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee:

• Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED)
• Drug Screening
• Physical Examination

 

Patchogue-Medford Schools is an equal opportunity employer.  It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

District-Wide

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