1.0 Regular Substitute Special Education Teacher - South HS chez Williamsville Central School District

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid NYS certification in Secondary Special Education (Required)

ESSENTIAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Common Core Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and curriculum development, including planning, implementation and evaluation of materials, supplies and lessons.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students of all ability levels, as well as modification of material for student growth
• Demonstrated evidence of the ability to reflect and contemplate on one's teaching, allowing for growth and excellence.
• Demonstrated evidence to use data and assessment tools to identify needs, assess student progress and performance, plan instruction to improve performance and achievement of all learners.
• Demonstrated evidence of optimism, enthusiasm, compassion, warmth, understanding, and sensitivity to all students.
• Demonstrated evidence to maintain high levels of student engagement.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective communication with students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective interpersonal skills with students, faculty, support staff, and parents, as well as care/case managers for post-secondary outcomes.

PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated evidence of success in working with students with a variety of learning needs and challenges.
• Experience with teaching students with disabilities using modified curriculum towards graduation outcomes.
• Experience in working and collaborating with other teachers, paraprofessionals, aides, and support staff.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct students in developing problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of a desire to create a classroom that is flexible and student-centered.
• Demonstrated evidence of incorporating differentiated instruction in planning a lesson/unit of instruction.

The Williamsville Central School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.