Special Education Classroom Teacher

Specific Responsibilities:

• Directly assist in the development and implementation of individualized educational programming for students, including functional academic and behavioral programming, and curriculum-based lesson and activity planning.
• Attend and participate in annual review/CSE meetings for students.
• Always ensure the supervision of students and maintain a consistent engaging classroom routine.
• Establish and manage an organized structured classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Responsible for writing and submitting weekly lesson plans that are differentiated to meet individual student needs.
• Responsible for creating IEP goals, submitting progress reports, Family team conference reports and other reports as needed.
• Responsible for conducting educational evaluations, vocational assessments, and others as required (i.e. NYSAA).
• Work cooperatively with the full interdisciplinary team to conduct needed testing and evaluations.
• Maintain student records such as attendance, IEPs, Behavior intervention plans, and corresponding data per our data management system. (i.e. Catalyst)
• Responsible for the oversight, supervision, and constructive feedback of classroom staff. (i.e. staff evaluations)
• Assign and direct duties to teacher assistants in the classroom
• Consult with all related service providers regarding student progress, schedules of services, and recommendations for classroom integration. (i.e. sensory activities, communication programs)
• Plan appropriate educational field trips and community experiences for students.
• Develop programming to build ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and vo-cational skills in students as appropriate. Assist students with ADLs throughout the school day (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting).
• Effectively implement program initiatives such as PBIS (Positive behavior interventions and supports) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• Drive agency vehicles for outings as appropriate (with valid NYS li-cense and approval)
• Other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

2. Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Bachelors or Master's program in Education/Special Education/Education related field.
• NYS Teacher Certification, Students with Disabilities preferred.
• Acceptable background clearance from NY State Central Registrar
• Experience working with the DD population

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