We are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher/Math/ELA or Science (Dual Certified) to join our team, focusing on students in middle school. This role involves delivering specially designed instruction in the self-contained setting. Essential duties include comprehensive case management, including overseeing progress monitoring and IEP development, and facilitating transition planning as necessary. The successful candidate will also be expected to plan and collaborate effectively with district staff and outside partners, along with other responsibilities as assigned by the administration. 

• Delivering specially designed instruction to students, grades 7-8 in a self-contained setting

• Posting is for anticipated 15:1 self-contained classroom

• Strong background working with Students with Disabilities in a self-contained setting

• Ability to create Next Generation Learning Standards aligned lesson plans and implement specially designed instruction for students at the Middle School level

• Case management in overseeing progress monitoring and IEP development of special education students in the 15:1.   

• Providing transition planning support as necessary

• Planning and collaborating with district staff and out of district partners

• Other responsibilities deemed necessary by the building or district administration

At Cleveland Hill Middle School, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant learning community where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe that literacy is the cornerstone of all learning, and we are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and passionate Middle School ELA Teacher to join our dynamic team for the upcoming school year. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum:

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the NYS Learning Standards in ELA.

• Teach a balanced literacy curriculum encompassing novel studies, informational texts, and writing.

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies (e.g., differentiated instruction, small group workshops, project-based learning) to meet diverse student needs.

Student and Classroom Culture:

• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment with high expectations for student behavior and academic growth.

• Employ positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to foster a positive learning environment.

Assessment & Data Analysis:

• Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.

• Analyze data to identify learning gaps, drive instructional decisions, and implement targeted interventions.

Team Collaboration & Parent Engagement:

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education teachers, and ENL teachers to support all learners (including IEP, 504, and ELL students).

• Maintain regular, proactive communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and well-being.

At Cleveland Hill, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant learning community where every student is empowered to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and energetic Music Teacher to inspire our students and foster a lifelong love for music. In this role, the teacher will introduce students to a diverse world of musical concepts, history, and performance.

Anticipated Assignment - Cleveland Hill Middle School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum:

• Design and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the NYS Learning Standards in Music.

• Teach a balanced music curriculum encompassing artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs
   

  Student and Classroom Culture:

• Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment with high expectations for student behavior and academic growth.

• Employ positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to foster a positive learning environment.

• Team Collaboration & Parent Engagement:

• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education teachers, and ENL teachers to support all learners (including IEP, 504, and ELL students).

• Maintain regular, proactive communication with parents and guardians regarding student progress and well-being.

• Strong background working with Students with Disabilities in a primary self-contained setting

• Ability to create CCLS aligned lesson plans and implement specially designed instruction for students at the Elementary level

•  Exemplary skills in using various technologies

• Outstanding communication skills

• Exemplary skills working with colleagues to plan and problem-solve

• Extensive knowledge of systematic phonics instruction 

• Outstanding ability to create accommodations to meet students unique needs

• Experience developing comprehensive Individual Education Plans

• Experience designing individual and class-wide behavior interventions

• Ability to implement specially designed instruction

• Knowledge of explicit direct instruction

• Willing to receive TCIS certification

• Other duties as assigned