Special Educator - Per Diem (Home/Community Based Program)

Professional Duties

Plan lessons and activities based on IEP & IFSP goals
Data collection of IEP & IFSP goals and treatment log notes for weekly sessions provided.
Submission of progress reports and report cards for students, as required.

Attend CSE, CPSE and/or IFSP meetings, as necessary.
Address the behavioral needs of students through the use of positive behavior supports and adherence to students’ behavioral support plans.
Provide or adapt materials to facilitate learning, communication and socialization.
Collaborate with team members and other professionals.

Demonstrate knowledge of job responsibilities and perform related duties as assigned.

Bilingual Professional Duties (if applicable)

Communicate with families and students in their primary language to provide information to ensure understanding and to provide clarification when needed.
Perform all job responsibilities related to communicating with families, in their primary language.
Interpret for English only speaking staff that need to communicate directly with families.
Support staff in conducting assessments and interviews in the student’s primary language.

Environment Management

Responsible for health and safety of students.
Maintain a healthy and safe environment.

Professional Behavior

Perform other duties, as assigned.
Conduct self in an appropriate manner at all times.
Adhere to program specific policies and procedures.

Professional Development

Participate in continuing education activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in the program.
Participate in required professional development and trainings.

Adheres to General Policies

• Corporate Compliance Code of Ethical Conduct
• Departmental in-service education program requirements
• Quality Improvement Activities
• Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
• Regulatory requirements
• Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols
• Fire prevention and safety protocols
• Infection control practices and procedures
• Annual physical examination, medically approved
• Tuberculin test and risk assessment, and required immunizations

Supervision

Take an active role in supervision sessions by contributing ideas, asking questions, seeking clarification and implementing recommendations.

Cultural Competencies

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families