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Elementary Special Education Teacher (Positions available in 4th and 5th grade)Elmwood Village40 Days Park Buffalo , NY 14201 Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}Job Number 3300048351 Start Date Open Date 07/16/2024 Closing Date Position: 2024-2025 School Year - Elementary Special Education Teacher (Positions available in 4th and 5th grade)Status: Full Time ExemptDuration: 10.5 Month EmployeeReports to: PrincipalSalary: The expected compensation for this position is $40,000-$55,0000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.Our MissionThe Elmwood Village Charter Schools provide a stimulating and engaging learning environment that recognizes student capability, fosters their connectedness to their immediate and broader communities, and offers them ways to contribute to school life. EVCS believes that all students can and will learn at high levels when provided with the right learning conditions.Who we are
We are passionate about social-emotional learning and believe it is as important as the academic curriculum, and children must meet with social success before they can achieve high levels of academic success.
We have a strong belief in social justice and believe that every voice matters. We value diversity and a wide variety of perspectives. Our leaders are committed to preparing students to be critical thinkers who use their voices for active civic engagement.
Our students are exposed to a strong academic program that emphasizes social responsibility, arts integration, multiculturalism, and community alliances.
The EVCS community values relationships with our staff, students and families.
Our students experience academic success in an intimate, peaceful, and diverse school community that appreciates different learning styles.
Students know that they are valued and respected, and each one of them can contribute to school life.
We put students first - all decisions are made around what is best for students.
We act with urgency - we set a plan of action with urgency in response to student outcomes and needs.
We always seek to be better - we believe seeking feedback and professional growth directly impacts students' growth
We work as a team - we collaborate to achieve shared goals.
The OpportunityWe are looking for a student-centered, dynamic teacher who will:
Work in a co-teaching capacity with a general education teacher to co-plan and instruct in an ICT classroom.
Identify and carryout specific student learning outcomes to be attained in relation to student learning needs and IEP objectives and maintain appropriate documentation
Use data from all assessment sources to monitor student progress toward meeting academic targets
Apply appropriate teaching strategies consistent with student needs, selected curriculum, and time allocations
Make appropriate accommodations for student physical, educational, or behavioral disabilities
Assist in training general education teachers regarding successful integration of students with special needs into their classes and activities; assist with modification of activities if needed
Consult and collaborate with education staff, support staff, and administration regarding strategies for student success
Provide assistance to students with special education needs in general education classes when appropriate
Develop and communicate to students and parents the expectations regarding student behavior and related consequences as per EVCS policies
Coordinate other services to the student as needed, for example, speech therapy, adapted physical education, occupational and physical therapy
Make appropriate use of instructional time; maintain an appropriate physical environment and appropriate individual, class, and program records
Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, utilizing means such as parent teacher conferences, telephone calls, and quarterly written progress reports
Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive learning environment with high expectations that encourage student responsibility
Coordinate with other teachers to meet program requirements of EVCS including participation in grade level planning meetings
Provide an inviting, exciting, stimulating, and innovative learning environment
Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning by following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models
Enable students to develop social responsibility by faithfully following the Responsive Classroom and Cooperative Discipline models
Promote connection to the wider community through field trips, guest presenters, and service projects
What We Look For
Has commitment to the Mission and Core Values of Elmwood Village Charter School
Has commitment to continuous improvement principles
Can form relationships and work with young children in a nurturing school environment
Has a passion and commitment for social justice, diversity and equity in education
Can communicate in a positive and professional manner across the school
Can build interpersonal relationships with diverse audiences
Maintains a positive attitude, even in the face of pressure
Is a team player and open to receiving feedback
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and is flexible
Is solutions-oriented and completes tasks and projects effectively and in a timely manner
Takes initiative, prioritizes tasks effectively, and can work independently with little direction
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion in the dissemination of information
Can gather and organize data and solve problems effectively
Qualifications
Valid New York State Special Education Teaching Certificate
Bachelor's Degree in Education
Ability to pass a NYS Education Department background check
Excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and on a team
Preferred Qualifications
Two or more years of teaching experience
Master's Degree in Education
What We Offer EVCS offers an excellent working environment supported by our shared leadership team to ensure each person's strengths can be utilized and fostered.EVCS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.EVCS believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our community to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/applogin?COMPANYID=00005387) for this job posting.Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 40000.00 Salary: To 55000.00 Salary Competitive Y Position Status Full time Start Date 08/19/2024 Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 {9014}, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254} Additional Job Information For more information about EVCS and the great work we do please visit our website at www.evcsbuffalo.orgContact Person's Name Kimberly Rosenfeld Contact Person's Title HR Manager Contact Person's Phone 7164240555 Contact Person's Email [email protected] Job Posting Link https://www.evcsbuffalo.org/careers/
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