Special Education Teacher, High School

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of students
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Prepares for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Prepares students to fulfill educational standards, pass NYS assessments and/or Regents exams, and/or fulfill graduation requirements
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals. Establishes clear objectives in the form of essential questions for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these to the students
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s mission, core values and instructional goals and objectives focusing on student learning
• Assesses student progress on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Participates in student interventions and TSTs, seeks the assistance of District specialists as required
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rule governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents - Available to students and parents for education-related meetings as necessary
• If applicable, plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistant(s), teacher aide(s), and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with immediate supervisor, provides input when evaluating their job performance
• Keeps current on curricular needs and trend and strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Participates in staff development opportunities
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the Superintendent of Schools.

NYS Teaching Certification in the appropriate teaching discipline