Teacher Trainee

About the role

The Study Plan Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing 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, using effective instructional techniques customized to individual student’s goals and objectives; provides appropriate instruction to other classroom staff.
• Effectively organizes 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 his/her 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 time frames 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; and the ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education or currently enrolled in a graduate program in special education.
• Experience: 1‑3 years of classroom experience in a Special Education in a Special Education setting.
• Preferred: One year of classroom or clinical experience with school‑age children with special needs.