Special Education Teacher ELA 7-12
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Special Education Teachers, All OtherSpecial Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSpecial Education Teachers, Elementary SchoolSpecial Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationIndustries:
Elementary and Secondary SchoolsJunior CollegesBusiness Schools and Computer and Management TrainingOther Schools and InstructionOther Residential Care FacilitiesPosition Type:Instructional/Special Education Teacher - ELA 7-12Date Posted:5/1/2026Location:OConnor AcademyClosing Date:05/11/2026Additional Information: Show/HideLOCATION OF POSITON: Fairport NY 14450; O'Connor AcademyTERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-Month Position, Full-Time; ProbationarySTARTING DATE: September 2026SALARY RANGE: $48,500 - $78,642 per school year (or higher depending on BUP negotiations)* Actual Salary Is Dependent Upon Education, Experience and Contract.DUTIES:1. Plan and provide instruction for students with multiple disabilities in accordance with NYS mandates and standards.2. Provide individualized educational programs for middle/high school students with significant behavioral, intellectual, and mental health needs.3. Develop, implement, and evaluate Individual Education Plans (IEPS) to meet student needs.4. Develop, implement, and evaluate lesson plans utilizing best practices.5. Develop, implement, and evaluate alternative behavior management plans.6. Work on a multidisciplinary team to foster collaborative planning and an interdisciplinary approach to learning.7. Effectively communicate with school staff, parents, districts, and community agencies.8. Manage and support classroom team.9. Participate in on-going training.QUALIFICATIONS:1. NYS ELA 7-12 Certification required.1. NYS Students with Disabilities Certification required.2. Experience with students with developmental disabilities at the secondary school level.3. Training in Life Crisis Intervention strategies, TCI, SCIP-R, or similar problem-solving strategies preferred.4. Knowledge and experience implementation NYS standards, Core Curriculum and NYS Alternate Assessment.5. Proven leadership with classroom team management preferred.6. Experience working with students who exhibit intense behavioral/emotional disabilities preferred.7. Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation) including, but not limited to, the ability to use approved physical intervention techniques when necessary.