Special Education Teacher - High School (Alternately Assessed)

Job Number:

MAMN0312715-0000

Start Date:

2024-08-29T00:00:00

End Date:

2024-07-12T00:00:00

Description:

The Mamaroneck Union Free School District seeks collaborative, equity-minded employees who commit to develop knowledge, skills, and practices to create culturally responsive learning and working environments. Fostering and maintaining these beliefs supports high expectations and an ethic of care for all students and employees - where differences are seen as strengths to be nourished, celebrated, and welcomed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prepare and deliver culturally responsive and relevant lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and engagement

Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs

Communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growth

Utilize relevant technology and instructional materials to support and differentiate instruction

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues

Encourage family involvement in each student's education, and ensure effective communication with students and families

Promote a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and affirming for all students Work in a collaborative teaching environment, including co-teaching and interdisciplinary planning

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state

Support students with various disabilities and needs in the academic, functional, behavioral and social domains, by building trusting and positive relationships

Responsible for writing and implementing lesson plans, to teach students a variety of life skills, employment skills, and post-secondary education skills, in the school setting and also in various, applicable community settings

Provide whole group, small group, and/or individualized instruction in an engaging manner, which aligns to Transition Curriculum and student IEP goals

Demonstrate appropriate planning and organizational skills, to ensure compliance is followed in IEP's, including timelines, assessments, and internal procedures

Utilize various technology to: develop engaging learning activities for students, communicate professionally with the multidisciplinary team, and create/share files and schedules with others via Google SuiteOversee and support a team of support staff through daily meetings, observations, feedback sessions and ongoing training

Responsible for writing IEPs as well as conducting and writing educational evaluations POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Strong understanding of positive behavior reinforcement systems and task analysis

Knowledge of high leverage special education practices

Experience with IEP development - writing goals, progress monitoring and identification of modifications/accommodationsIn depth knowledge of social emotional learning approaches and experience in implementing SEL to cultivate a classroom that is affirming and welcoming

Thorough knowledge of the NYS Learning StandardsDemonstrated knowledge of NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Frameworks Ability to analyze data to improve instructional practice and student learning outcomes

Ability to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities

Possession of appropriate New York State Teacher Certification REPORTS TO: Building Principal Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Application Type Name:

Teacher

District Name:

Mamaroneck U.F.S.D.

Region Name:

Lower Hudson Valley

Salary Type:

Annual wage

Salary Category:

Range per contract