RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT will only consider electronic online form submissions. No emails, faxes, or hard copies, please. Inquiries received in this manner will not be processed. If you do not have access to an electronic device to complete an online application, please call the District’s Personnel Office at 845-687-2400 x 4100 to make an appointment to complete the electronic application on campus.
RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Special Education Teacher for secondary grades to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality education to students with possible physical, cognitive, and/or emotional disabilities in a secondary school setting. The candidate will work closely with students, parents, and other education professionals to create and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that meet the unique needs of each student.
Qualifications:
- NYS Certification Special Education for secondary grades (Math/Science preferred)
- NYSed Fingerprint Clearance
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educational professionals
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new teaching methods
- Compassionate and patient with students and families
- Able to work with students from different backgrounds and who have varying abilities
- Experience working in Special Education at the secondary level is preferred.
Salary: Per Contract
General Responsibilities: Although the specific day-to-day duties of special education teachers can vary based on where they work and their students’ ages, common daily duties include the following:
- Assess students’ diverse skills and educational needs while utilizing various teaching strategies and techniques to meet those needs
- Assess student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student performance/progress, attendance, and behavior
- Developing, modifying, and updating IEPs
- Communicate regularly with parents, administrators, and other education professionals regarding student progress and needs
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other school-related activities
Work Schedule: M-F, 7:25am -2:35pm
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by direct supervisor and/or Superintendent.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities and meet the qualifications listed above, please apply.
The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.
Rondout Valley Central School District encompasses more than 150 square miles of rural landscape. The District has 5 buildings which include:
- Two elementary schools, grades K-3 (Marbletown & Kerhonkson)
- One intermediate school (grades 4-6) and one junior high school (grades 7-8), which are housed in one building
- One high school
- One district office
RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, veteran status, gender or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices. Inquiries regarding this policy of equal opportunity should be referred to the Superintendent, PO Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.