Spanish Teacher Job Details Job Location Champlin Ave - Utica, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $56000.00 - $63538.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Description $2,000 Sign on Bonus! Basic Function/Overall Responsibilities: The Teacher will implement a well-planned instructional program designed to meet the educational and behavioral needs of the students and meet NYSED guidelines for curriculum and instruction. + Implement a specialized curriculum of academic instruction for educationally handicapped and non-handicapped students based on individual needs. + Provide and maintain an environment conducive to learning. + Assist in writing and follow Individualized Education Plans as appropriate for each student. + Attend CSE meetings, Treatment meetings, Educational Planning meetings, medical reviews for students in their homeroom with appropriate reports and documentation completed. + Formulate and follow treatment goals as part of the Treatment Team for each student. + Provide direct supervision of the Teacher Assistant and train this person to meet the needs of a Special Education classroom. + Participate in all required training and in-services within or outside of HGS and the Tilton School to meet HGS and NYSED guidelines for training and certification. + Attend all staff meetings + Assess students behavioral and academic progress through progress monitoring with the IEP, Progress reports, BIPs and report cards. + Evaluate the Teacher Assistant annually on their anniversary date. + Implement an effective behavior management program consistent with the school program based that demonstrates positive reinforcement. + Complete all assessments, reports, IEP’s, report cards, etc.in a professional and timely manner. + Take part in QI training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency’s ongoing quality Improvement Program. + Maintain all appropriate records and documentation to obtain and sustain appropriate NYSED Teacher Certification. + Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements: Minimum bachelor's degree and provisionally certified in teaching OR the equivalent teaching certificate obtained through a NYS approved pathway that will lead to a master's degree in education and permanent certification is required. Certification in Special Education preferred.