Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in the Whitney Hall School program in a special education environment. This position will be accountable to the Principal and the Vice President of Education, and will work with the entire Children’s Center staff regularly. The Special Education Teacher is expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

Non-Exempt

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• Plan instructional activities for students which provide for individual differences and varying grade level expectations.
• Teach English, Math, Language Arts, Science and/or Health, Reading, Life Skills and Social Studies.
• Assess academic strengths and weaknesses of each student.
• Prepare a written IEP for each student in keeping with recommendations of the PPT.
• Prepare quarterly benchmark reports and semi-annual progress reports on students.
• Participate in PPTs, Treatment Teams and Case Conferences for assigned students.
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques that foster student involvement.
• Ensure adherence to student’s IEP and special education timelines for completing and reviewing evaluations and conducting annual IEP reviews.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions and procedures.
• Prepares records and reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Will be responsible for setting up substitute folders.
• Attends all CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trainings and recertifications and is able to use techniques as needed.
• Maintains all required agency mandatory trainings.
• Participates in staff and departmental meetings, in-service training programs, and attends meetings as required, workshops, and conferences. Effectively utilizes supervision
• Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children's Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
• Performs any other related work assigned.
• Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed.
• Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by:
• Identifying inequities and bias, and appropriately raising concerns.
• Interacting with others respectfully.
• Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality.
• Maintains care, welfare, safety and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards.

One to two years teaching or related experience desired. Ability to work in a special education setting with emotionally disturbed and learning disabled children and adolescents. Some knowledge of substance abuse issues is desired. Comprehensive and current knowledge in all subjects taught. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to differentiate instruction across a range of grade levels.

Comprehensive Special Education K-12 (165)

Candidates eligible for DSAP will also be considered.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:

• Light lifting (50 lbs.) – Bending, Climbing, Talking
• Driving
• Repetitive Motion – Push/Pull

Other, specify:
The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids

Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions

• Values/Ethics: Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.
• Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining…