Seeking special education teachers to provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in various programs. BT BOCES provides programs for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a diploma tract in both self-contained and inclusive settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include:

• Design, facilitate, implement and monitor progress of IEP goals

• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and methods, including differentiation, to meet diverse student needs

• Structure the student environment in order to provide a supportive educational setting that maximizes student potential

• On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services

• Support students to achieve high expectations

• Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

• NYS Certification as a Special Education Teacher: SWD Birth-Gr. 2; SWD 1-6; SWD 7-12 Generalist; SWD 7-12 English; Social Studies, Science, Math

• Knowledge of Trauma-informed practices

• Strong collaboration skills

• Knowledge of positive behavior intervention strategies is preferred

• A commitment to meeting the needs of every student

• A strong belief that all students can succeed

Civil Service Title: Special Education Teacher

Job Number: 24-104