Teacher Special Ed

About the role

The Special Education Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a collaborative leader of the classroom team, providing instruction in a variety of settings and using effective instructional techniques customized to individual students’ goals and objectives; provide appropriate instruction to other classroom staff.
• Organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning, including maintaining clean and organized work and common areas.
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection to (a) develop and implement goals and objectives for each child, (b) measure and communicate present level of performance, and (c) make referrals as necessary.
• Adhere to the school philosophy regarding behavior management and implement all relevant techniques appropriately.
• Understand the role in language and communication facilitation and appropriately utilize techniques for each child.
• Conduct or participate in all activities and meetings relevant to the position or required by supervisor (e.g., Initial and Annual Reviews; Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open School Night, Home Visits, Parent Center meetings; Team, Department and Classroom Meetings, etc.).
• Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and complete and submit within designated timeframes all necessary documentation for regulatory and funding agencies.
• Maintain appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrate open communication, flexibility, and the ability to learn and utilize team-building strategies; the ability to self-evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve; the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others.

Qualifications

• Education: BA or Masters Degree.
• Experience: Experience working with special needs school-age students, preferably 10–21 years old.
• Certificates & Licenses: New York State Certification in Special Education for Students with Disabilities, Grades 1–6 or 7–12, Initial or Professional; willing to consider an individual with a BA who is currently enrolled in a Special Education Masters Program leading to Teacher Certification.
• Other Requirements: Trained or willing to be trained in CPR/First Aid, SCIP, CPI, and Choking Prevention.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conceptual Thinking – Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct, including team building.
• Tolerance – Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.