Job Opportunity: Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics Teacher

POSITION OVERVIEW

Math Teacher - Schenectady, NY

Sign On Bonus - $2,500
Northern Rivers is seeking aMathematics Teacher at the School at Northeast in Schenectady.This opening is for a NYSED or out of state certified teacher with an aptitude in Math. this job offer is responsible for development and implementation of Mathematics classroom instructional plans for students in School at Northeastand isresponsible for supporting students' success in academic and behavioral goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

»Provide subject area instruction (Mathematics) that follows the NYS K-12 Mathematics Curricula and prepares students for exit examinations and statewide assessments.

»Develop and implement mathematics instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various capability levels.

»Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan with the Special Education Teacher (SET) that integrates the student's IEP goals and objectives, learning style, as well as accommodations and modifications that are needed.

»Develop and implement with the Special Education Teacher (SET) individual and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; assist classroom staff with crisis avoidance and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques with appropriate; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

»Utilize the classroom PBIS universal plan as well as Tier 2 and 3 strategies for selected students as needed.

»Manage and coordinate the safety and well-being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students all over the building.

»Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (IR) as well as incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.

»Establish positive relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.

»Participate in classroom grade level, and behavior/treatment meetings as well as professional training and development sessions as required or needed (e.g. TCI, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements.

»Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.

»Provide leadership abilities to assigned teacher adjuncts in the various clerical and non-instructional tasks as required or needed for your classroom.

»Work collaboratively with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.

EDUCATION and/or practice General Requirements:

»Masters degree in Special Education or subject area, as appropriate, and capability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21 orBachelors degree with enrollment in a program that leads to a Masters degree may be considered.

»NYSED certification

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