Job Description

Anticipated:

ELA/ Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12)

GENERAL STATEMENT

OF JOB:

Under the supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and to appreciate literature, derive information, comprehend and critically assess the reading materials, and to promote the development of skills in the field of English reading, grammar and syntax.

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:

• Full-time, 10-month, tenure track assignment.
• Competitive salary; negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Full complement of health benefits

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS,

EXPERIENCE AND

COMPETENCIES:

• Dual NYS certification in ELA and Students with Disabilities (SWD).
• Teaching ELA in special education settings and managing/writing NYS-compliant IEPs.
• Implementing positive behavioral supports in inclusive or self-contained classrooms.
• Strong skills for co-teaching, case management, and partnering with families and school teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND ABILITIES

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

Essential Functions:

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including the mass media, and a wide range of literature.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.

EVALUATION: Principal

SALARY: $64,868 - $85,536 approximate (BOCES Faculty Association contract)