The Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District is seeking a NYS certified Special Education Teacher at Pashley Elementary School. We are seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher for students in the general education setting, as well as providing special class instruction in ELA and/or Math as needed. The ideal candidate is a passionate educator who can inspire and engage students and will foster the love of learning for students with disabilities.
Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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Assessing students' strengths, needs, and abilities.
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Developing lesson plans that meet the needs of individual students.
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Working with a team of professionals, such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers to support student learning.
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Providing specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of each student.
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Collaborating with regular education teachers to ensure students are included in general education classes.
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Coordination of instructional and behavioral plan implementation by paraprofessional staff.
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Monitoring students' progress and making modifications to their educational plans as needed.
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Communicating with families in a culturally responsive manner to keep them informed about their child's progress and needs.
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date student records.
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Participating in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in special education.
The successful candidate will have a degree in special education, a valid NYS teaching certification, and experience working with students with disabilities. Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are also essential.
Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Central School District strives to build a culturally responsive and inclusive environment that encourages, embraces and celebrates diversity.
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972. The School District provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.