GRADE LEVEL and/or SUBJECT: Grades K - 5

CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Special Education K-6

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS or EXPERIENCES:

The candidate must have familiarity with research-based best practices in content areas including:

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students
• Establish clear objective to assist with meeting IEP goals
• Developmentally appropriate practices and strategies in literacy
• Integrated curriculum
• Child-centered/Multi-age Instruction
• Familiarity with differentiated, modified and accommodated instruction
• Experience with Common Core and CDOS Standards
• Understanding of the needs of a diverse population and special needs
• Understanding of skills needed to build effective instructional teams and work collaboratively
• Understanding of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
• Knowledge and practice of various learning styles and characteristics of students on the spectrum
• Knowledge and application of Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Practices and strategies in using technology in the classroom and student specific
• IEP Mapping and Development
• Part 200 of NYS Regulations
• Data-driven instruction
• Assessment/progress monitoring that can be used to communicate progress to parents and to make instructional decisions

SALARY: Plattsburgh Teachers’ Association Contract

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2023

Download application form and then forward completed application form, letter of interest, résumé, copy of NYS certification, official transcripts (sealed envelope), three current letters of reference and/or placement credentials.

Please submit applications ASAP to address below. Position will be opened until filled.

Mr. Jay C. Lebrun, Superintendent of Schools
Plattsburgh City School District
49 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3396