Special Education Classroom Teacher

1. 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

3. Relationship with Others:

• Be a team player
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons and families served.
• Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role within the school community and intervene appropriately.

4. Working Conditions:

• Staff are expected to arrive on time for the school day and utilize UKG Pro software to punch in/out and manage their timecards.
• Staff are expected to set-up and break down the classroom daily.
• School hours are 8:15-3:15 but may be subject to change within a reasonable limit.
• Frequent absences and tardiness will not be tolerated.
• School staff receive one 30-minute lunch break per day.
• Staff are expected to pick up their students upon arrival from RTC childcare team and drop off their students to their units to RTC childcare team.
• Staff should always accompany students when traveling within the school building, campus, outside on grounds, and in the community.
• Attendance and participation are required in all assigned trainings and meetings.
• Staff must obtain an annual physical and PPD as per requirement.
• Staff must adhere to SCO agency policies and procedures, (employee handbook) as well as program specific policies and procedures (TLC program manual/orientation manual).

5. Scope of Responsibility:

School staff are expected to:

• Relate to students, families, and colleagues in a friendly and cooperative manner. Treat everyone with respect and uphold dignity at all times.
• Welcome and assist new staff members in learning school wide and student specific programs/curriculum.
• Always focus on creating positive outcomes and have a clear understanding of the complex needs of the student population.
• Complete situation reports, restraint forms, accident/incident reports etc. as required in a timely manner.
• Follow guidelines for building security and parking regulations.
• Participate in fire drills and other emergency drills, ensuring student supervision and oversight at all times.
• Care for the equipment and supplies used by the students including securing electronic devices, keeping materials organized and stored appropriately, and recommending purchases of supplies as per purchasing and ordering procedures.

6. Organizational Structure:

• See Organizational Chart*

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