The Rome City School District is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Special Education Teacher to support Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students with diverse learning needs in a 12:1:1 classroom setting. This role is dedicated to promoting early academic success, strengthening foundational literacy and basic scientific inquiry skills, fostering social-emotional growth, and establishing a nurturing environment that sets young learners on a path toward lifelong independence and confidence.
The Rome City School District is proud to serve over 5,200 students across nine schools, supporting a diverse mix of city, rural, and suburban communities. Our student body represents 21 languages, with 60% of our students facing economic challenges. Known for its well-rounded academic and extracurricular opportunities, the district is committed to fostering academic excellence, supporting student well-being, and promoting equitable outcomes. We are dedicated to creating a collaborative and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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Provide explicit, differentiated academic instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and individual IEP goals for K–2 students.
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Design and deliver engaging, modified lessons focusing on foundational literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, early reading comprehension) and basic scientific inquiry tailored for a 12:1:1 environment.
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Collaborate closely with general education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and support staff to ensure cohesive curriculum delivery and comprehensive student support.
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Implement accommodations, modifications, and assistive technologies to ensure access to curriculum and assessments.
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Support young learners in developing early executive functioning, basic organizational habits, classroom routines, and age-appropriate self-advocacy.
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Create a highly structured, predictable, and nurturing learning environment that utilizes positive behavior interventions to promote engagement, emotional regulation, and independence.
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Monitor, document, and analyze student progress through daily data collection, formative assessments, and rigorous IEP goal tracking.
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Maintain consistent, welcoming communication with families and school personnel to support student achievement and bridge the home-school connection.
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Actively participate in IEP meetings, annual reviews, and collaborative team planning sessions.