Special Education Teacher

Specialized classroom designed to meet the unique learning and developmental needs of students who experience communication challenges and sensory processing differences. The classroom provides a highly structured, supportive, and predictable environment to promote engagement, reduce anxiety, and support individual growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's of Science degree in Education
• Valid New York State teaching certificate in Special Education B-2
• Experience working with children with autism (recommended)
• Fingerprint clearance from New York State Education Department

Responsibilities

• Prepares and writes individualized education programs according to the special needs of each student
• Collaborates with administrators, specialists, and colleagues in designing, reviewing, and executing lessons, including participating in collaborative planning
• Develops effective, standards-aligned lessons that support student learning and achievement
• Administers, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments on each student
• Reflects regularly on data from student assessments to inform instruction, modify practices, and increase student achievement
• Collaborates with staff to design and execute individualized instructional plans for students with special needs to ensure they achieve academically at high levels
• Progress monitors students' academic performance and IEP goals/objectives to evaluate instructional effectiveness
• Establishes effective rapport with students and motivates them to develop skills, attributes, and knowledge necessary for future educational endeavors
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports
• Establishes effective communication with parents through conferences and other appropriate channels to discuss students' progress
• Maintains professional competence through in-service programs provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with the District testing program
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required
• Participates in faculty committees
• Assumes any other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Location: Truman Elementary School
Appointment Status: Probationary
Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year
Required Certification: Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 (9013)