What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Junior High School position at Victor Central School District?
Special Education Teacher - Junior High School
JobID : 1949
Position Type :
Junior High School Teaching / Special Education Teacher
Date Posted : 2 / 13 / 2025
Location :
Victor Junior High School
Closing Date : 03 / 13 / 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE : Special Education Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION : The Special Education Teacher provides high quality instruction to students with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Hold valid New York State Special Education Teacher Certification
Knowledge of NYS Learning Standards
Knowledge of Committee on Special Education process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal writing, implementation and progress monitoring.
Experience with providing special education students with learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in the least restrictive environment
Experience with developing and / or modifying curriculum, preparing lessons and providing specially designed instruction to address individual student needs
Experience with establishing and maintain open communication with parents, students, teachers and other relevant stakeholders
Flexibility to meet the needs of a range of student learners
In-depth knowledge of effective interventions
Ability to work effectively with a variety of staff
Strong communication skills
Proven success working with students
Strong organizational and planning skills
RESPONSIBILITIES : Shall include but are not limited to the following :
Differentiate instruction based upon student learning styles;
Utilize data information systems and engage in data analysis in order to formulate action plans to support students;
Participate in the Committee on Special Education process, Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal writing, implementation and progress monitoring.
Provide special education students with learning experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth in the least restrictive environment
Develop and / or modify curriculum, prepare lessons and provide specially designed instruction to address individual student needs
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding special education and students
Ability to engage culturally diverse students; and
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education or other district office administration
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
The position of Special Education Teacher is a ten-month position. The terms established in accordance with the contract between the Superintendent of Schools and the Victor Teachers’ Association.
EVALUATION : Per the contract between Victor Central Schools and the Victor Central Teachers’ Association.
REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Director of Elementary or Secondary Special Education
SALARY : Minimum starting salary $46,726 (negotiable based on experience), as per the Victor Teachers' Association agreement. The VTA contract can be found on the Victor Central School District website under the Human Resources tab.
Salary : $46,726