Dual Certified Students with Disabilities 7 - 12 and Social Studies Teacher

About the role

Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.

Responsibilities

• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• Prepare student IEPs in collaboration with instructional teams.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all related-service providers and school counselors to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore academic, career, and life goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to post-secondary learning and vocational programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their endeavors to engage in all academic coursework and SEL programming.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on a regular basis.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Participate in school community-building activities, clubs, and events.

Qualifications

• Dual New York State Secondary Special Education Certification, Social Studies required.
• Thorough understanding of Students with Disabilities and the continuum of services.
• Knowledge of the New York State Social Studies Learning Standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Special Education programs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of special education teaching experience preferred.