What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Middle School position at Mamaroneck Union Free School District?
Job Number
MAMN0299362-0000
Start Date
2024-03-01T00:00:00
End Date
2024-02-23T00:00:00
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. REQUIREMENTS: Possession of appropriate New York State Special Education Teacher Certification (Special Education K-12, Special Education Permanent, SWD 7-12) Dual Certification preferred, but not required Middle School experience is preferred, but not required RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, prepare and deliver culturally responsive and relevant lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and engagementConduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needsCommunicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthUtilize relevant technology and instructional materials to support and differentiate instructionEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with colleaguesSupport students with diverse needs (ENL, IEP, 504, etc.)Encourage family involvement in each student's education and ensure effective communication with students and familiesPromote a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming and affirming for all studentsWork in a collaborative teaching environment, including co-teaching and interdisciplinary planningCommunicate effectively orally and in writingMeet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Strong understanding of positive behavior reinforcement systems and task analysisKnowledge of high leverage special education practicesExperience 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 welcomingThorough knowledge of the NYS Learning StandardsKnowledge of the RTI process and ability to effectively communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthDemonstrated knowledge of NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining FrameworksAbility to analyze data to improve instructional practice and student learning outcomesAbility to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities 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
MAMN0299362-0000
Start Date
2024-03-01T00:00:00
End Date
2024-02-23T00:00:00
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. REQUIREMENTS: Possession of appropriate New York State Special Education Teacher Certification (Special Education K-12, Special Education Permanent, SWD 7-12) Dual Certification preferred, but not required Middle School experience is preferred, but not required RESPONSIBILITIES:Plan, prepare and deliver culturally responsive and relevant lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and engagementConduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needsCommunicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthUtilize relevant technology and instructional materials to support and differentiate instructionEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with colleaguesSupport students with diverse needs (ENL, IEP, 504, etc.)Encourage family involvement in each student's education and ensure effective communication with students and familiesPromote a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming and affirming for all studentsWork in a collaborative teaching environment, including co-teaching and interdisciplinary planningCommunicate effectively orally and in writingMeet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Strong understanding of positive behavior reinforcement systems and task analysisKnowledge of high leverage special education practicesExperience 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 welcomingThorough knowledge of the NYS Learning StandardsKnowledge of the RTI process and ability to effectively communicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthDemonstrated knowledge of NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining FrameworksAbility to analyze data to improve instructional practice and student learning outcomesAbility to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities 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
