Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8) - Probationary Eastchester Middle School Eastchester Middle School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and collaborative educator to fill a probationary Special Education Teacher position supporting our 7th grade students. The successful candidate will work within a co-teaching model alongside general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and individualized support to students with diverse learning needs. The teacher will collaborate closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging, accessible instruction, implement students' IEPs, monitor academic and social-emotional progress, and foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive. Experience providing Resource Room support is preferred. Responsibilities Include Designing and delivering instruction aligned with New York State learning standards and individualized education programs (IEPs) within a 12:1:2 special class settingImplementing evidence-based instructional practices to meet the diverse needs of students, including strategies rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Monitoring student progress and using data to inform instructional decisions and behavioral supportsPreparing students for and administering New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA), as appropriate, including alignment of instruction, documentation, and assessment requirementsCollaborating with related service providers, teaching assistants, administrators, and families to ensure cohesive and effective support for studentsCreating a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement, independence, and positive behavior Requirements New York State certification in Special Education, grades 7–12, is requiredExperience teaching curriculum in a special class setting, preferably at the middle school levelKnowledge of and experience with ABA-based instructional and behavioral strategiesStrong classroom management, organizational, and communication skillsA student-centered approach with a commitment to fostering positive relationships and high expectations for all learnersNYSED Fingerprint Clearance* Employment Terms 10-month, probationary positionSalary range in accordance with the Eastchester Teachers Association (ETA) negotiated salary schedule.Fingerprint Clearance: SAVE Law: Effective July 1, 2001, Education Law305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c and 3035, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and Part 87 of the Commissioner's Regulations require the Commissioner of Education to request a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check for applicants for certification as well as for prospective employees of school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES). The Commissioner of Education carries out these responsibilities through the New York State Education Department's Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). jobid 1619