SummaryProvides appropriate support to students under the direction of Principal and Chief Program Officer.. Communicates and documents student progress. Sets up and adapts materials, equipment, and assistive devices for use by student(s) as directed. Facilitates student progress toward independence as appropriate.Adhering to a schedule, able to multi-task and pay attention to detail, comfortable communicating with parents, flexible, and fosters a positive and inclusive environment.Job Duties:1. Supervise assigned class.2. Develop lessons appropriate to the students on both individual and group basis which are consistent with the assigned curriculum and established IEP.3. Carry out planned daily schedule of appropriate educational activities as specified in weekly plan.4. Conduct annual assessments of the children in preparation for Annual planning conference, and for program development.5. Evaluate progress of each student monthly and maintain regular written bi-monthly progress notes in the child’s case record with data collection.6. Provide instruction and plans for Teaching Assistants and Teacher Aides to follow.7. Supervise activities of assigned classroom staff.8. To be thoroughly familiar with and knowledgeable of each student’s management and habilitative programs and the integration of these programs into the classroom schedule.9. Participate in all planning meetings, team meetings, professional development, and all other relevant meetings.10. Monitor all staff to ensure that dietary orders, equipment schedules, positioning schedules and medical programs are implemented correctly, and in a timely manner for all students.11. Conduct regular supervisory meeting and annual performance appraisals of Educational staff assigned to the classroom.12. Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required.13. Serve as facilitator to other disciplines serving the needs of the students.14. Participate in the interdisciplinary process to program implementation.15. Supervise the safety and welfare of the students in assigned class.16. Serve as an educator for all staff involved in the educational program of the students and provide direct hands on training to new staff assigned to the classroom.17. Serve as facilitator in the communication of information about the students and their programs, needs and abilities to other disciplines, including rationale/benefits of programs to student.18. Become knowledgeable of all emergency procedures regarding the students, staff and facility.19. Keep abreast of developments in the field of Special Education.20. Maintain an up-to-date inventory on all supplies and equipment in the classroom.Work Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timePay: $66,150.00 - $73,500.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceEducation:* Bachelor's (Required)License/Certification:* NYS Cert Special Education, NYS NTE Candidate Acceptable (Preferred)* Experience working in a special education setting. (Required)Work Location: In person
Job Title
Special Education Teachers