Teacher Coordinator of Special Education JobID: 3321
Position Type:
2024 -25 Teacher on Assignment
Date Posted:
4/12/2024
Location:
Special Education
Date Available:
2024-25
Closing Date:
04/19/2024
Position Information
Bargaining UnitRTAJob LocationSpecial EducationJob TitleTOA - Teacher Coordinator of Special EducationHours35BracketN/ASalary RangeCurrently salary (Internal), $50,500 - $71,997/yr (depending on experience) (External)ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District is nestled in the heart of the vibrant and culturally rich city of Rochester, New York. With a backdrop of picturesque landscapes and a burgeoning educational atmosphere, our district is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for all students. Comprising a diverse and dynamic student body of nearly 24,000 students, our district proudly reflects the mosaic of Rochester's diverse population, fostering an environment of inclusivity and mutual respect. Our 52 preschool sites, 45 schools and 10 alternative programs cater to a variety of learning styles and needs, ranging from innovative magnet programs to traditional neighborhood schools. Our mission is to foster students’ individual talents and abilities in a nurturing environment of equity. We seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving world, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Guided by a forward-thinking philosophy, our dedicated superintendent and school board are committed to achieving excellence in education. With a focus on facilitating academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility, our district strives to prepare students for a bright future. Together, we work towards equipping each student with the tools they need to become lifelong learners and valuable contributors to both their local community and the global society.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: The Teacher Coordinator of Special Education (TCOSE) is a Teacher on Assignment position serving as an instructional coach / teacher leader who provides coordination, support, coaching, modeling and professional development to classroom teachers / teams and special education teachers / teams serving students with disabilities. TCOSE may serve / teach in any classroom settings, including inclusive, consultant, co-teaching, resource, and self-contained classrooms. RCSD supports a school improvement model organized around professional learning as built into daily PLC practices. The TCOSE will spend the majority of their time assisting classroom teachers demonstrating lessons, assisting with lesson/unit plan development, modeling differentiation of specialized resources, materials and leading PLCs at both the school and network levels. These positions will be part of an evolving system-wide vision of teacher-led professional learning to include content mastery teams, professional networks, professional focus groups, PLC’s, blended learning models, lesson study, and other innovative models. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
TCOSE will form a networked and collaborative team with school and district leaders, with the goal of providing classroom teachers with additional assistance, support, resources and helping to create collaborative professional proactive and innovative learning models.
TCOSE will support curriculum and unit planning, lesson study, and effective best practice models for serving all students with disabilities through participation in action research with local and regional university and clinical partners.
TCOSES must be prepared to improve skills and knowledge in the service of students with significant learning needs, social/emotional behavioral needs and within a trauma-informed, culturally relevant inclusive community of practice.
The TCOSE must be confident teaching in demonstration classrooms, in facilitating case studies / management, and in the leadership of action research.
The position also serves up to 15 days annually as a building or district CSE chairperson in accordance with the RTA Contract.
One Thursday per month will be designated as Professional Learning Day. These duties will be scheduled annually by August 1stof each year.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of Special Education laws, regulations, CSE processes and District Programs.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students who have the greatest needs.
Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
Utilized professional growth opportunities, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.
Employed/studied a variety of classroom environment, interpersonal interaction and instructional techniques.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues, administrators and other professional staff members.
Demonstrated effective leadership skills.
Demonstrated involvement with students, their families and the community.
Willingness to accept assignments in low-performing schools.
Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills.
The position includes following goals:
Spend the majority of time in supporting classroom practice.
Draw out the pedagogical leadership of colleagues.
Infuse expertise into our schools, systems and classrooms.
Enhance the career-in-teaching (CIT) model of practice.
Build instructional capacity across classrooms.
Enhance pedagogical instructional change to ensure best practice in special education classrooms.
Advance continuous learning in high quality, culturally informed practice.
Develop a standard for professional learning for those serving students with disabilities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION:
Permanent or professional special education certification.
Dual Certification in general education or bilingual education desirable.
Five (5) years classroom teaching experience (Special Educational experience strongly preferred).