Under the supervision of the principal, evidences support to the vision and mission of the school and works to achieve goals as stated in the School Improvement Plan.
Standards and Assessment
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state legislation regarding students with disabilities
Implement the students Individual Education Plan
Implement testing accommodations for students when indicated on the students Individual Education Plan
Demonstrate knowledge of the continuum of services available for students with disabilities
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in delivering special education services using different models such as resource room, consultant teacher and integrated special class
Modify instructional strategies to meet the needs of students
Use appropriate instructional materials consistent with student needs
Collaborate with the general education teacher in planning and delivering instruction
Plan, develop, and deliver an instructional program based upon world class standards of performance for all students.
Design developmental and interdisciplinary learning experiences that stimulate
Teach to specific learning styles.
Utilize performance based, content appropriate and authentic instruments to assess student performance and achievement.
Demonstrate content matter knowledge and content related skills.
Utilize instructional resources, information technology and school to work transition systems to achieve world class standards.
Learning Environments
Design instructional strategies that celebrate and reflect multiculturalism. Develop and manage a safe learning environment.
Model, exemplify and teach values that strengthen and protect the fabric and cohesiveness of a democratic society.
Create, enrich, maintain and alter classroom to capture and sustain the interests of the students.
Community Services and Support
Utilize opportunities for neighborhood and community involvement to support student performance.
Participate in professional development activities in collaboration with community partners to support student performance.
High Performance Organization
Work collaboratively and professionally with all members of the staff and school community.
Support the school-based planning process and its decision.
Work a professional day to make time to meet the needs of students during and beyond the school day.
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance student performance and the quality of the school.
Participate in professional development opportunities and implement activities for self-improvement and to meet District expectations.
Respond positively to supervision.
Public Engagement
Initiate parent and community involvement to support student achievement.
Involve parents in school and learning activities.
Initiate meaningful and regular communication with parents in a variety of ways that are clear and supportive to meet the needs of the student’s family.
Respond to parents to meet their interests and needs.
Minimum Salary: $51,500 per year
Maximum Salary: $73,026 per year
Bachelor’s degree for certification and appropriate additional graduate work for permanent certification.
New York State Teaching Certificate in Special Education N-6, K-12 or 7-12 with Content Area Specialty.
Candidates must meet all criteria established for teachers applying to teach in the Rochester City School District. Information is available from the Human Resources Department.
The Rochester City School District is one of the 5 largest school Districts in New York State, employing approximately 6,000 staff members and serving approximately 22,000 students, with over 50 schools and programs.
We are excited to present our collective vision for the future of education in the Rochester City School District. Our strategic plan, crafted in collaboration with students, parents, staff, and community members, sets ambitious and achievable goals to propel us toward excellence as OneRCSD.
Rochester is the fourth largest metro in New York State. Nestled between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, Rochester combines small-town accessibility with big-city services. The region attracts millions of visitors to its 11 lakes, 130 wineries, 75 breweries and distilleries, and eight ski resorts. The city is easy to get to, even easier to get around, and within a six-hour drive of Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, New York City, Toronto, and Boston. Rochester is known as a festival city with events centered around food, music, and the arts and culture scene that make it a vibrant community. It is home to the Rochester International Jazz Festival, Strong National Museum of Play, George Eastman Museum, and Lilac Festival, which attracts visitors from all over the world to beautiful Highland Park. While Rochester serves as the home territory for the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres, it also hosts several minor-league sports teams, including the Rochester Red Wings baseball team and the Rochester Americans hockey team.
