Teacher, Special Education Science 0723-0003

Location: Erie 1 BOCES Edge Academy Cheektowaga, NY

Annual Salary: Per EPEA CBA* Based on experience

Exceptional package Employment - Erie 1 BOCES (https://www.e1b.org/en/about-us/employment.aspx#Great-Benefits)

• Generous Paid vacation days
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85% of monthly premium)
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborate work environment
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 15 Paid Holidays
• NYS Retirement
• Career development
• FSA plan
• Growth opportunities are endless!
• Life insurance at NO cost to you

Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

General Responsibilities

To develop a cultural literacy necessary for a competitive adult life. To maintain each student in the alternative school setting. To see each student exit the program with a diploma in hand or return successfully to his/her home school.

Specific Duties

• Requisition books, instructional aids, equipment, tools materials, supplies as required.
• Identify pupil needs, and collaborate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicate with parents on individual pupil progress or other areas of concern.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in advisory committee meetings as requested.
• Aid in establishing and maintaining standards of pupil conduct to provide an orderly, safe, and productive environment.
• Prepare lesson plans and make optimum use of class time to meet stated objectives.
• Provide instruction in appropriate academic area.
• Provide remediation as necessary.
• Guide pupils in selection and performance of appropriate activities.
• Participate in planning and developing Program goals, objectives, curricula, and methods as requested.
• Provide encouragement for continuation of formal education and assistance in employment awareness skills.
• Supervise pupils in/out of classroom program related activities during the day.
• Assist in the storage, maintenance and use of materials and property.
• Join with other staff members in meeting with parents and students at regularly scheduled grade reporting meetings.
• Maintain professional growth by participating in workshops, conferences, and advanced coursework as appropriate.
• Meet with students in small group setting to discuss school, social and personal concerns.
• Complete all required paperwork.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records.
• Evaluate each pupil's performance, knowledge, and skills in academic area of responsibility.

Job Qualifications

• Earth Science 7-12
• Chemistry 7-12
• Must hold dual New York State Certification in Special Education 7-12 certification; AND at least one of the following science certifications:
• Living Environment 7-12

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH AUGUST 1st, 2023

Position Start Date:08/29/2023

Application Deadline:08/01/2023

Job Number: 0723-0003