Teacher Special Education

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 various settings using effective instructional techniques customized to individual student goals and objectives.
• Provide appropriate instruction to other classroom staff.
• Organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to maximize learning, including maintaining clean and organized work and common areas.
• Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection to:
  • Develop and implement goals and objectives for each child.
  • Measure and communicate present levels of performance.
  • Make referrals as necessary.
• Adhere to the school philosophy regarding behavior management and implement relevant techniques appropriately.
• Understand and fulfill the role in language and communication facilitation, utilizing appropriate techniques for each child.
• Conduct or participate in all relevant activities and meetings, including:
  • Initial and Annual Reviews
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Open School Night
  • Home Visits
  • Parent Center meetings
  • Team, Department, and Classroom Meetings
• Comply with regulatory requirements and school policies, completing and submitting all necessary documentation within designated timeframes.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with team members, parents, 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, utilize supervision, and problem-solve.
  • The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA or Master’s Degree.
• New York State Certification in Special Education for Students with Disabilities, Grades B-2 (Initial or Professional). Willing to consider individuals with a BA currently enrolled in a Special Education Master’s Program leading to Teacher Certification.
• Experience working with special needs students, preferably in Early Childhood.

Skills & Abilities

• Oral Communication – 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.
• Responsibility – Ability to be held accountable for one’s conduct.
• Team Building – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
• Tolerance – Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Other Requirements

• Trained or willing to be trained in CPR/First Aid, SCIP, CPI, and Choking Prevention.

Physical Demands

Physical demands for this role are not applicable (N) to the following activities:

• Lifting/Carrying up to 100+ lbs
• Standing, Walking, Sitting
• Handling/Fingering, Reaching Outward, Reaching Above Shoulder
• Climbing, Crawling, Squatting, Kneeling, Bending
• Pushing/Pulling up to 100 lbs