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Utica, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 42086 - 95002

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Utica City School Districts mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are wellrounded with knowledge skills and character to be productive members of society.

The Districts vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64500 city residents in an urban and multi cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9644 students in its 13 schools Proctor High School Donovan Middle School JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The Districts greatest asset is its diversity with more than 50 languages spoken and 16 of students being English language learners.

Elementary The Districts elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals instruction and curriculum to focus on researchbased best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a wellrounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School The focus at the Districts middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science technology engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the Districts vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum and partnerships with postsecondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse Universitys Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctors Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) music art and drama programs along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics offer additional avenues to showcase students talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education thecertified Special Education Teacher

  • develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities;
  • Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; and
  • follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Provides researchbased specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP
  • Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques
  • Employs various teaching techniques methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals
  • Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance special education needs instructional goals and objectives and the special education and related services required to meet those goals
  • May scheduleteam meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies
  • Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each students IEP
  • Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including technology
  • Serves as primary contact for the parent
  • Participates inspecial education evaluations and reevaluations
  • Provides direction supervision and evaluation of educational teaching assistants as directed
  • Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations
  • Completes all district and state reporting requirements
  • Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom school premises or during school activities
  • Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures
  • Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e. social services public health medical providers etc. regarding the needs of students
  • Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions instructional modifications adaptive equipment behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned by building or district supervisor.

Appropriate NYS Teaching Certification Required

The starting salary ranges from $42086 (without a masters degree) to $95002 (with masters degree). Consideration of additional compensation may be given for graduate credit hours beyond the bachelors or masters degree and for years of certified experience. The current Utica Teachers Association contract salary range depending on years of teaching and level of education reaches a maximum salary of $110490 for theschool year. Additionally teachers are afforded the opportunity to earn above base salary if they choose to participate in

  • extended learning time programs
  • additional class coverages
  • summer programming opportunities
  • act as club advisors and/or coaches.

The Utica City School District offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The Utica City School District is a longstanding recipient of the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant which provides financial incentive for new hires.

Qualifications: Appropriate N.Y.S. Teaching Certification

Salary Range: $as per U.T.A. Contract

*All interested candidates must apply through our online platform: Utica City School District will only accept applications through this site. Please note you must create an online account in order to apply. If you have questions relating to the application process please contact Chief Human Resources Officer Sara Klimek at . *


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race Color Weight National Origin Ethnic Group Religion Religious Practice Disability Sexual Orientation Gender Age Veteran Status or Genetic Information.

Employment Type

Full-Time

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