Special Education Consultant Teacher

About the Role

Special education teachers are responsible for fostering a classroom learning environment and culture consistent with the Educational Plan. They oversee the academic, social, and behavioral processes and outcomes of their caseload. Teachers collaborate with staff and administration to create an outstanding learning culture and support the needs of the school as other duties arise.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly lesson plans with all required items.
• Write and implement IEPs.
• Provide resource room programming to students.
• Attend and participate in school-wide professional development sessions.
• Develop positive relationships with parents, students, and KCCS faculty.
• Follow the classroom schedule created by the Leadership Team.
• Administer assessments following the KCCS Assessment Calendar.
• Collect, upload, and analyze all assessment data (upload into PowerSchool).
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Implement CSI Action Plan items.
• Communicate student data to the leadership team, parents, and students (data meetings, Parent-Teacher Conferences, progress reports, report cards).
• Participate in school events and extracurricular activities.
• Follow school-wide behavior management systems.
• Adhere to the KCCS Employee and Student/Parent Handbook.
• Establish effective classroom management techniques.
• Implement all items listed on the KCCS Management Checklist.
• Establish a safe, clean, organized learning environment free from hazards.
• Use technology to enhance lesson plans and instruction.
• Participate in the Mentor/Coaching program as necessary.
• Participate in 8 days of pre-service training at the start of each school year.
• Keep evidence and artifacts that support the goals in the KCCS accountability plan.
• Receive annual reviews at the end of each school year.

Requirements

• Valid NYS Teaching Certificate.
• Master’s Degree.
• Urban experience preferred.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Computer skills (Excel, PPT).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Welcoming, warm disposition.

Schedule

Hours: 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM, with regular attendance required.

Pay

Salary range: $43,000 – $80,000 (competitive).