Position Title

Special Education Teacher

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

as per contract

Job Description

CiTi BOCES is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dynamic Special Education Teacher to join our High School Day Treatment Program. This specialized program serves students with significant emotional, behavioral, and academic needs who benefit from a highly structured educational environment paired with therapeutic supports.

The successful candidate will teach a high school 8:1:1 special class, providing individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals, New York State Learning Standards, and tailored behavioral supports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans that support both academic and behavioral growth.
• Collaborate with mental health staff, teaching assistants, and related service providers to support students' academic and emotional needs.
• Provide instruction aligned with New York State Standards.
• Collect data and document student progress towards IEP goals.
• Participate in CSE meetings, parent conferences, and team planning sessions.
• Foster a supportive, therapeutic, and structured classroom environment that promotes student growth and success.
• Implement behavioral strategies and crisis intervention when necessary, following program protocols.

Job Qualifications

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (7-12 or All Grades) required.
• Dual certification in English 7-12 or Social Studies 7-12 preferred.
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities in a therapeutic or highly structured setting is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, and behavior management techniques is a plus.

 

Job Category

Instructional

Job Location

Fourth Street Fulton

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