Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher, Starting at $65,300

Special Education Teacher, Starting at $65,300

Description:

The job of Special Education Teacher was established for the purpose of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines;

collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

• Acts as case manager for assigned students for the purpose of scheduling IEP meetings and completing necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans and to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Administers developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.
• Administers first aid and prescription medications (under the direction of a health care professional) for the purpose of providing emergency and necessary care in compliance with established guidelines.
• Advises parents, legal guardians and home school districts of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Arranges outings and field trips for the purpose of exposing N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students to situations and environments outside of the school settings and to provide community awareness.
• Assesses and keeps data on student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
• Conducts I.E.P. meetings for the purpose of conveying and sharing information about the student with parents, guardians, and other concerned parties.
• Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.
• Directs paraprofessionals and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Drives school vehicles for the purpose of transporting N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Guides N.E.W. B.O.C.E.S. students in completing their IEP goals (e.g. personal interactions, daily work tasks and assignments, personal hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring they stay on task and complete their work in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages and documents student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. I.E.P. meetings, D.F.S. meetings, staff meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of…