Frontline Applicant Tracking - Belfast Central School District

Openings as of 3/31/2025
Elementary School Teaching

12:1:1 Elementary Special Education Teacher (Anticipated Opening)

JobID: 261

Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 4, 5


Date Posted:
  3/19/2025


Location:
  Belfast Central School


Date Available:
  08/25/2025


Closing Date:
  04/25/2025


  Anticipated 12:1:1
Elementary Special Education Teacher
2025-26 School Year
 
General Description:
The position of teacher at Belfast Central School is designed for a person with a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree who is certified by the State of New York in a field of education.
 
Specific Responsibilities of the Teachers
1. Develop an effective instructional program to accommodate individual needs and varying disabilities using a continuum of service delivery models.
1. Facilitate the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and reflective development of children at Belfast central School.
2. Serve as special education case manager for students as assigned.
3. Plan and implement, in collaboration with the Special Education Director, other special educators, lead teachers, and parents/ guardians, individual education plans (IEPs) for children with varying disabilities that are consistent with developmentally appropriate educational practices, local procedural guidance, State and Federal IDEA regulations, and the Belfast Central School mission and philosophy and the New York State Department of Education Learning Standards.
4. Document the IEP including measurable goals and objectives as required under IDEA regulations.
5. Work collaboratively with other teachers, special educators, families, community members and administrators to implement each student’s IEP.
6. Use ongoing assessment to monitor children’s growth, development, strengths, and needs.
7. Be accountable for fostering students’ academic progress.
8. Develop long term relationships with children and their families by serving as the primary mentor for each child in their group.
 
2. Communicate with families of Belfast Central School.
1. Attend IEP meetings as required.
2. Formally and informally interact with parents on a frequent and regular basis to provide information on their child’s progress and to provide support as needed.
3. Integrate parents’ contribution to the curriculum as appropriate.
4. Serve as a resource person to parents.
5. Conduct periodic parent/teacher conferences so that adults can share information about children. Share information with lead teachers for inclusion in their written narrative reports.
6. Attend Open Houses and other family functions.
 
3. Participate in the governance and evaluation of Belfast Central School.
1. Attend and participate in staff meetings to discuss various aspects of the curriculum.
2. Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Belfast Central School.
3. Administer state mandated assessments.
 
4. Be aware of and contribute to program support and record keeping requirements.
1. Maintain records of IEP mandated service delivery.
2. Maintain confidentiality of special education records.
3. Assist in training temporary and support staff such as assistants, aides, volunteers, and substitutes.
4. Give input the Special Education Director in the development of policies and procedures and assist in their implementation.
5. Maintain records of child attendance, health and accidents, and report to the Director as necessary.
6. Show flexibility in meeting the Belfast Central School’s scheduling and emergency needs.
7. Be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the classroom/ special education areas.
8. Communicate maintenance and repair needs to the appropriate parties.
 
5. Participate in ongoing personal and professional development.
1. Conduct ongoing self-evaluation to identify areas for continual improvement.
2. Participate in annual personal and professional review to set goals for the next year.
3. Participate in professional development activities.





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