Substitute Special Education Teacher- Preschool

About the role

The Arc Erie County is a local non-profit organization that supports children & adults with disabilities and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive quality services. The Substitute Special Education Teacher implements the assigned instructional program for each child, receives general supervision from the Assistant Principal, and provides direct supervision to Teacher Assistant(s), Aide(s), Substitute Teacher Assistants/Aide(s) and volunteer(s).

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized educational programs or individual family service plans.
• Provide supportive and consistent learning experiences for children.
• Assess and prescribe appropriate educational and behavioral objectives for each child.
• With other teaching specialists, assess and monitor individual social and personal needs of children to ensure each child receives all necessary services.
• Participate with team members to assure continuity between educational and home environments.
• Immediately report all accidents/incidents to appropriate staff members and complete required paperwork.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records in accordance with legal requirements and agency policy.
• Supervise teacher aides and assistants in implementing individual objectives.
• Participate in in‑service training activities.
• Utilize the agency Employee Handbook and department program handbook.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field OR New York State Teaching Assistant Certification PLUS currently working toward obtaining a Provisional/Initial New York State Certification in Special Education.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of curriculum development for children with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to plan, implement and document individualized educational programming.
• Demonstrate understanding and application of behavior management techniques.
• Ability to supervise other staff members.
• Sensitivity and respect for children with developmental disabilities and their families at all times.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to accept and perform duties not ordinarily associated with the position in emergencies or unpredictable circumstances.
• Willingness to grow and further develop personal and professional performance.
• Willingness to attend specific training as required by the position or recommended by supervisor.
• Demonstrated skill in formulating and documenting appropriate behavioral objectives for children with exceptional needs.

Skills

• Ability to read; write legibly and grammatically correct; analyze, memorize, be perceptive/comprehensive; show good judgement; have good math skills, spatial aptitude, sequencing & decision‑making skills; independent action; planning & prioritizing; follow directions and understand detailed written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain auditory and visual supervision of students.
• Ability to communicate with individuals in a positive and professional manner; demonstrate leadership/supervisor ability; serve as an appropriate role model to staff.
• Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
• Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable; work under pressure and meet job‑related deadlines.
• Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner.
• Adhere to and administer agency policies, procedures, rules and