Teaching In Jobs in Buffalo, WY (NOW HIRING)

Description:
The job of Special Education Teacher was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving
as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and
activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering
group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other
professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of
inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.
Essential Functions
Acts as case manager for assigned students for the purpose of scheduling IEP meetings and completing necessary paperwork and
documentation.
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans
within established lesson plansand to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency
levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and prescription medications (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of providing
emergency and necessary care in compliance with established guidelines.
• Advises parents, legal guardians and home school districts of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations;
student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Arranges outings and field trips for the purpose of exposing N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students to situations and environments outside of
the school settings and to provide community awareness.
• Assesses and keeps data on student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development
and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and
administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of
improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement
plan.
• Conducts I.E.P. meetings for the purpose of conveying and sharing information about the student with parents, guardians, and
other concerned parties.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal
issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective
program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs paraprofessionals and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of
individual students.
• Drives school vehicles for the purpose of transporting N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or
field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Guides N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students in completing their IEP goals (e.g. personal interactions, daily work tasks and assignments
personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring they stay on task and complete their work in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined
course of study.
• Manages and documents student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. I.E.P. meetings, D.F.S. meetings, staff meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.) for the
purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting
mandated requirements.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, behavior problems, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of
students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Wyoming Education Code and school policies.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
for resolution.
• Responds to inquires from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving
issues, providing information and/or direction.
Benefits:
Health, Dental and Vision partially paid for by Employer
100% Wyoming Retirement Employer Paid
$50,000.00 Life Insurance Policy
Paid Sick Leave one day per month
Access to 457 Retirement Plan
Requirements:
Must hold a current and valid PTSB Certification
Must have a current and valid Special Education Endorsement
Must have a current and valid Elementary Education Endorsement
Salary:
Starting at $65,300
Contact Name:
Human Resources
Contact Phone:
3076820231
Contact Email:
humanresources@newboces.com
Contact Address:
410 N. Miller Avenue
Contact City:
Gillette
Contact State:
WY
Contact Zip:
82716