GRADE LEVEL and/or SUBJECT: Secondary

EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Prefer 3 years or more experience

CERTIFICATION: NYS Certification in Special Education, prefer Students with Disabilities Generalist or
Content Specialist certificate.

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 exceptional learners
• 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: TBD

Download application form from website (http://www.plattscsd.org/employment/,
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. Positions will be opened until filled.
Mr. Jay Lebrun, Superintendent of Schools
Plattsburgh City School District, 49 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-3396
EOE