What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher position at Cattaraugus Allegany Erie Wyoming Boces?
Position Type :
Middle School / High School / Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher
Date Posted : 3 / 3 / 2025
Location : District Wide
Date Available : 08 / 26 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 24 / 2025
District :
Friendship Central School District
Currently seeking a dedicated teacher certified (or able to obtain certification) in the Students with Disabilities tenure area. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Fingerprint clearance.
Include cover letter, resume, transcripts, proof of certification, and three (3) letters of reference.
Start Date is August 26, 2025
Develop an effective instructional program to accommodate individual needs and varying disabilities using a continuum of service delivery models.
Facilitate the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and reflective development of children.
Serve as special education case manager for students as assigned.
Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Special Education Director, or other special educators, lead teachers, and parents / guardians, individual education plans (IEP's) for children with varying disabilities that are consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices, local procedure guidance, State and Federal IDEA regulations, the New York State Department of Education Learning Standards, and the Friendship Central School mission and philosophy.
Document the IEP including measurable goals and objectives as required under IDEA regulations.
Work collaboratively with other teachers, special educators, families, community members and administrators to implement each students' IEP.
Use ongoing assessment to monitor children's growth, development, strengths, and needs.
Be accountable for fostering students' academic progress.
Develop long-term relationships with children and their families by serving as the primary mentor for each child in their group.
Attend IEP meetings as required.
Formally and informally interact with parents on a frequent and regular basis to provide information on their child's progress and to provide support as needed.
Integrate parents' contribution to the curriculum as appropriate.
Serve as a resource person to parents.
Conduct periodic parent / teacher conferences so that adults can share information about children. Share information with lead teachers for inclusion in their written narrative reports.
Attend Open Houses and other family functions.
Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss various aspects of the curriculum.
Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Friendship Central School.
Administer state mandated assessments.
Maintain records of IEP mandated service delivery.
Maintain confidentiality of special education records.
Assist in training temporary and support staff such as assistants, aides, volunteers, and substitutes.
Give input to the Special Education Director in the development of policies and procedures and assist in their implementation.
Maintain records of child attendance, health and accidents, and report to the Director as necessary.
Show flexibility in meeting the Friendship Central School's scheduling and emergency needs.
Be responsible for the day to day upkeep of the classroom / special education areas.
Communicate maintenance and repair needs to the appropriate parties.
Conduct ongoing self-evaluation to identify areas for continual improvement.
Participate in annual personal and professional review to set goals for the next year.
Participate in professional development activities.
Any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and / or Administration.
