Elementary Special Education Teacher

Probationary Special Education Teacher

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.