Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

NOTICE OF VACANCY

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ITHACA, NEW YORK

Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.

Position Title:                 1.0 Long term substitute Special Education Teacher

Brief Description:            Provide continuum of special education services to middle school students with disabilities. Duties will include, but are not limited to preparing IEPs, administering test accommodations, attending CSE meetings, testing and collaborating with general education teachers.

Current Location:             Boynton Middle School

Anticipated Start Date:     September 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013

Posting Dates:                  August 15, 2012, through August 28, 2012 (Application Deadline)

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State certification in Special Education or Students with Disabilities (appropriate grade level).

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure students thrive; and

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

• Exhibits ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Minimum Salary: $36,268 (full-time base)

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victims status, or other federal/state protected status.