Elementary Special Education Teacher
Apply NowCompany: Poughkeepsie City School District
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Description:
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/SWE Teacher
Date Posted:
2/13/2025
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 24-25-188 SPECIAL EDUCATION ELEM. TEACHER FEBRUARY 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6);
Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department;
Candidates must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Executive Director for Students with Exceptionalities, the Special Education Teachers develop and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows NYS mandates due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.
DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.
To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student's IEP, one must:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $63,725-$98,810
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open Until Filled
TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1141*
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.
Elementary School Teaching/SWE Teacher
Date Posted:
2/13/2025
Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 SOUTH PERRY STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 24-25-188 SPECIAL EDUCATION ELEM. TEACHER FEBRUARY 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State Certified in Students with Disabilities, Elementary (B-2, 1-6);
Graduate of a four-year regionally accredited college or a higher institution approved by the New York State Education Department;
Candidates must submit a Frontline application to be considered for appointment
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Executive Director for Students with Exceptionalities, the Special Education Teachers develop and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows NYS mandates due process procedures and functions as IEP manager to assigned students.
DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.
To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students. With consideration to each student's IEP, one must:
- Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences;
- Develop lesson plans;
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities;
- Prepare the classroom for classroom activities;
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities;
- Identify and utilize different instructional resources and methods to support the learning needs of students at varying levels of progress;
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment;
- Provide for the care and protection of school property;
- Use relevant technology to support instruction;
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development;
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as appropriate;
- Provide appropriate feedback on student work;
- Monitor and encourage individual student progress;
- Provide guidance to students which will promote educational development;
- Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development;
- Update records accurately and completely as required by laws and district policies;
- Prepare required reports on students and activities;
- Manage student behavior and maintain discipline by establishing classroom rules and procedures;
- Participate in department, school, and district meetings and professional development activities as appropriate;
- Stay current with the most recent developments in appropriate subject area as initiated by the school or district;
- Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the total school program;
- Foster and maintain effective communication with parents and/or guardians;
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract, $63,725-$98,810
FINAL DATE TO APPLY:
Open Until Filled
TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1141*
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.