Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-9

1 week ago


Syracuse, New York, United States Syracuse City School District Full time
About Our District

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a transformative phase of innovation, aiming to ensure all students graduate high school with the skills needed for college and career readiness. Our district serves 21,000+ students Pre-K-12, with 77% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% served by the Office of Special Education, and 78% students of color.

Our Expectations

We seek dedicated and diverse educators who are passionate about urban education and committed to serving Syracuse students. Successful SCSD educators:

  • Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
  • Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools, or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
  • Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
  • Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
  • Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment;
  • Follow current trends in education policy and research, including Common Core standards, comprehensive assessment systems, and data-driven instruction.
Specific Duties

Reporting to the principal, the teacher ensures that all students achieve ambitious academic outcomes. The teacher must effectively:

  • Plan data-driven, standards-aligned, and differentiated units, lessons, and activities;
  • Deliver clear, accurate, and rigorous lessons with a range of instructional and formative assessment techniques;
  • Establish and maintain a supportive, productive, and positive learning environment with strong classroom management practices;
  • Monitor and communicate about student progress while engaging in continuous reflection, adjustment, and professional development.
  • The teacher will perform additional related duties as required.
Qualifications

We seek candidates with:

  • Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools (preferred);
  • Training and/or experience with Culturally Relevant Education (preferred);
  • Minimum of two years' successful classroom teaching experience (preferred);
  • Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire;
  • All candidates must possess New York State teacher certification in their subject area, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree;
  • Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity;
  • Dual certification in Students with Disabilities, Grades 5-9, and a content area preferred;
  • New York State requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 for certification;
  • The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check.


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