Special Education Teacher (Core Academics: Middle and High School) Job Listing at Fusion in White Plains, NY (Job ID 6344400)

Description

*Part time to start with potential to become full time status

Position Summary:

The Special Education Teacher works with Fusion students that have specific learning needs in relative New York State middle and high school subject areas. Fusion students may have a dianosed learning disability classified by their public school district. Subject area expertise in special education, along with core subject knowledge and ability to teach is preferred.

Starting Rate: $30 per hour

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Gather and analyze information from outside professionals and collaborate with them to ensure generalization of skills.
• Consulting with other teachers on campus who might need support working with a student with challenging learning issues.
• Reviewing testing and documentation from other sources to support supplementary Formal Education Plan writing (accommodations and goals.)
• Supporting the Head of School with admissions questions about appropriateness of particular students for Fusion.
• Attending student team meetings and student weekly meetings where needed.
• Assist the Special Education Lead and campus Leadership team; Teaching ' Maintaining a case load of students who need that specific resource.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master's degree **or** Certificate in Educational Therapy, Special Education, **or** similar advanced educational background in learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional disorders is mandatory.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is mandatory.
• Four to seven years of experience or training.
• Managerial, program development, and leadership experience preferred.
• A background in counseling or education.
• Patience and a problem-solving approach to issues.
• Strong working knowledge of special education: the IEP process, 504s, and ISPs.
• Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, well-organized individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Candidate must be prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Competencies Desired:

• Deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and expertise in educational resources and best practices for secondary students.
• Extensive knowledge of mild to moderate disabilities.
• Knowledge of designated instructional services (speech and language, occupational therapy etc.)
• Creative solutions for struggling learners.
• Proactive communication with leadership team and families of students with disabilities.
• Desire and skills to collaborate successfully with teams of teachers.
• Commitment to constant self-improvement.
• Other job related competencies: honesty/integrity, highly organized, follow-through on commitments, persistence, proactivity, calm under pressure, strategic thinking/visioning, creativity/innovation, enthusiasm, listening skills, pro-active communication, persuasion.
• Other cultural competencies): intelligent, patient, ability to handle a fast paced environment, continuous learner, passionate, engaging, personable, high EQ, collaborative, empathic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

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