DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are seeking an experienced special education classroom teacher for our Stepping Stones program. The special education teacher will be responsible to service students in grades 1- 3 who consistently display behavioral or emotional/social challenges in a full day substantially separate classroom and also in the inclusion setting.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge of program design, curriculum and instruction, and behavior management
- Plan effective instructional strategies for adapting or modifying general curriculum to meet the various needs of individual students
- Conduct academic assessments/evaluations of student abilities and needs and serves as a member of IEP meetings
- Collect and analyze student performance data to determine the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are being met
- Assist students with both academic and social/emotional goals as stated in Individualized Education Plans
- Assist, support and work in collaboration with school psychologist, district BCBA, administration, and all other related service providers in the development, implementation and revision of student behavior plans
- Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students
- Instruct and direct assigned educational assistant(s) to maximize delivery of instructional services, behavior management and data collection techniques
- Act as a liaison between home and school
- Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with educational assistants, teachers, administration, and parents
- Maintain integrity of confidential information regarding students
- Understanding and familiarity with Special Education process and regulations
- Other duties as assigned by building administrators