What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - PMS Vacancy position at Poughkeepsie City School District?

Position Type :

Middle School Teaching / SWE Teacher

Date Posted : 2 / 13 / 2025

Location :

Poughkeepsie Middle School

Date Available : 09 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 SOUTH PERRY STREET

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # : 24-25-189

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER -2025-2026 VACANCY
FEBRUARY 2025
POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

NOTICE OF POSITION

2025 - 2026 VACANCY

POSITION :

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of :

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

2025-2026 VACANCY

POUGHKEEPSIE MIDDLE SCHOOL

QUALIFICATIONS :

New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities (Secondary 7-12)

Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department;

Candidates must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment

JOB SUMMARY :

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

DUTIES :

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.

To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are : mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student's IEP, one must :

Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate learning experiences;

Develop lesson plans;

Establish and communicate clear objective for all learning activities;

Prepare classroom for class activities;

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;

Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;

Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;

Provide for the care and protection of school property;

Use relevant technology to support instruction;

Observe and evaluate student performance and development;

Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments as appropriate;

Provide appropriate feedback on student work;

Monitor and encourage individual student progress;

Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development;

Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development;

Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies;

Prepare required reports on students and activities;

Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures and enforcing classroom, school, and district rules and procedures;

Participate in department, school and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;

Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject areas as initiated by the school or district;

Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program;

Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and / or guardians;

Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator /

APPOINTMENT :

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY : In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $64,681 - $100,293

FINAL DATE

TO APPLY : Open Until Filled

TO APPLY : Please visit us at www.poughkeepsieschools.org, click the tab for "Career and Employment Opportunities" and fill out a Frontline Application.

Please refer to Job ID : 1143

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.

Salary : $64,681 - $100,293

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