Special Education Teacher - Middle School (Bilingual Preferred)

Job Number: MAMN0340932-0000 Start Date: 2025-08-28T00:00:00 End Date: 2025-05-01T00:00:00 Description: The Mamaroneck Union Free School District seeks collaborative, equity-minded employees who commit to develop knowledge, skills, and practices to create culturally responsive learning and working environments.

Fostering and maintaining these beliefs supports high expectations and an ethic of care for all students and employees - where differences are seen as strengths to be nourished, celebrated, and welcomed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plan, prepare and deliver culturally responsive and relevant lesson plans using instructional materials that facilitate active learning and engagementConduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needsCommunicate with the Instructional Support Team and parents regarding student progress and areas for growthUtilize relevant technology and instructional materials to support and differentiate instructionEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with colleaguesEncourage family involvement in each student's education, and ensure effective communication with students and familiesPromote a classroom environment that is safe, welcoming, and affirming for all students Work in a collaborative teaching environment, including co-teaching and interdisciplinary planningCommunicate effectively orally and in writingMeet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of appropriate New York State Special Education Teacher Certification (Special Education K-12, Special Education Permanent, SWD 7-12, AND Subject Area Certification)Middle School teaching experience is preferredDual certification in Math or Science strongly preferred Bilingual (Spanish-English) is strongly preferredStrong classroom management skills, inclusive of establishing a highly supportive, structured environment with clear and consistent expectations and a positive reinforcement systemKnowledge of high leverage special education practices and specially designed instructionExperience with IEP development - writing goals, progress monitoring and identification/implementation of accommodationsExperience in ICT and/or Resource Room settings In depth knowledge of social emotional learning (SEL) approaches and experience in implementing SEL to cultivate a classroom that is affirming and welcomingThorough knowledge of the NYS Learning StandardsDemonstrated knowledge of NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Frameworks Ability to analyze data to improve instructional practice and student learning outcomesAbility to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth; actively seeks professional learning opportunities REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Special Education Ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse candidates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Application Type Name: Teacher District Name: Mamaroneck U.F.S.D.

Region Name: Lower Hudson Valley Salary Type: Annual wage Salary Category: Range per contract