Position Title

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per MTA contract

Job Description

The Mechanicville School District is accepting applications for a probationary special education teacher position at the elementary level. 

Job responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with the general education teacher to plan instruction for all students in the classroom, paying particular attention to the specially designed instructional needs of students with disabilities.

• Contribute to and plan lessons that align with the state standards and designated curriculum framework. 
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure students are being exposed to academic rigor. 

• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, related service providers, parents, and community providers to understand and meet the needs of students.

• Analyze multiple data sets to inform instruction and decisions regarding educational programming.

• Progress monitor IEP goals by providing differentiated instruction, delivering interventions with fidelity, collecting and analyzing data, and monitoring students’ response to the interventions.
• Follow all district policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Manage student behavior through de-escalation strategies and positive behavioral supports.

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education either Students with Disabilities 1-6 Generalist, Students with Disabilities K-12, or All Grades certification. 
• Dual certification or Statement of Continued Eligibility (SOCE) in core subject areas is desirable. 

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Elem School

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