Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

• Probationary Eastchester Middle School Eastchester Middle School is seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and collaborative educator to fill a probationary Special Education Teacher position supporting our 7th grade students. The successful candidate will work within a co-teaching model alongside general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction and individualized support to students with diverse learning needs. The teacher will collaborate closely with colleagues to plan and deliver engaging, accessible instruction, implement students' IEPs, monitor academic and social-emotional progress, and foster an inclusive classroom environment where all students can thrive. Experience providing Resource Room support is preferred.

Responsibilities Include

Planning and delivering specially designed instruction in collaboration with a general education teachers within a seventh-grade co-teaching classroom, aligned with New York State learning standards and grade-level curriculum expectations. Collaborating with the general education teachers to implement effective co-teaching models and instructional strategies that support the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of students with disabilities.

Implementing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs), including accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction, to ensure students have meaningful access to the general education curriculum. Utilizing differentiated instruction, evidence-based practices, and appropriate instructional supports to promote student engagement, independence, and academic growth.

Monitoring student progress, analyzing assessment data, and adjusting instruction to address individual learning needs and support progress toward grade-level standards and IEP goals. Collaborating with teaching assistants, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure consistent, coordinated, and effective support for students.

Establishing and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student participation, independence, positive behavior, and high expectations for all learners.

Requirements

New York State certification in Special Education, grades 7�12, is required. Experience providing special education services in an inclusive or co-taught classroom, preferably at the middle school level. Knowledge of and experience implementing IEPs, specially designed instruction, accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instructional practices.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers and other educational professionals to support student achievement and access to grade-level curriculum. Strong instructional, classroom management, organizational, and communication skills. A student-centered approach with a commitment to fostering positive relationships, promoting inclusion, and maintaining high expectations for all learners.

NYSED Fingerprint Clearance is required. Employment Terms: 10-month, probationary position Salary range in accordance with the Eastchester Teachers Association (ETA) negotiated salary schedule. *Fingerprint Clearance: SAVE Law: Effective July 1, 2001, Education Law ��305(30), 3004-b, 3004-c and 3035, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and Part 87 of the Commissioner's Regulations require the Commissioner of Education to request a fingerprint-supported criminal history background check for applicants for certification as well as for prospective employees of school districts, charter schools and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES).

The Commissioner of Education carries out these responsibilities through the New York State Education Department's Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA). jobid 1619