Special Education Teacher​/Advisor

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $

Job Requisition

135773WD

Reporting to the Director, and with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and action, is responsible for the following:

• Participates in the formulation of an "Individualized Education Program" for each student
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives through the PPT process; is responsible for the implementation of goals in a student's IEP as well as the evaluation of progress in goals/objectives regularly or If only content area certified, contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the IEP under the direction of a certified special education teacher.
• Curriculum and lesson planning
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials consistent with subject matter, varying skill levels, particular modes of learning and different affective needs; adjusts and revises curricula based on the individual's needs and the range of needs in each class group; instructs students in groups or individually utilizing a variety of teaching techniques including formal lectures, group discussions, provides a structured and stimulating classroom environment;
  
  maintains student interest; minimizes distractions; utilizes a school wide behavior intervention program including a token economy highlighting good choices; establishes achievable goals and objectives; provides positive reinforcement
• Serves in the role of Advisor for a select caseload of students
• Instructs using classroom technology to provide. Proficient with Google Classroom and Zoom platforms. Utilizes multiple technological platforms to enhance instruction
• Serves as a primary contact for parents regarding academic issues/concerns
• Provides direction to teacher assistants as needed
• Analyzes classroom situations, assesses students' clinical states, and as a result of these judgements, acts accordingly within a busy and sometimes crisis-oriented time frame
• Collaborates actively and routinely with clinical and behavioral staff
• Observes, assesses and communicates students' behavior, cognitive and emotional problems to clinical staff
• Implements PBIS interventions across 3 tiers, including positive reinforcement, coaching and teaching of expectations
• Evaluates students' academic performance and progress relative to state standards and individualized goals; advises and councils select students in matters primarily related to academics, and secondarily on related social, emotional and behavioral issues
• Reviews, evaluates and modifies curriculum on an ongoing basis; recommends modifications in methods and materials; participates in report preparation
• Ensures that matters pertaining to the protection of student rights are brought to the attention of the Director and clinical staff
• Participates in the teacher evaluation process which follows the CT guidelines for Teacher Evaluation and Learning
• Participates in relevant professional learning
• Drives school vehicles to transport Cedarhurst students to and from school related activities as outlined in the Cedarhurst policy on driving vehicles
• Will assume any other duties assigned by administration

• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Lesson planning and curriculum development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, time management skills.
• Proficient with Google Classroom and Zoom and able to utilize multiple technological platforms to enhance instruction.

• Connecticut State Certification in Comprehensive Special Education or a core content area certification and willingness to obtain Special Education Certification via DSAP and alternate route to certification program
• Experience in the implementation of PBIS
• Experience with students who have the Special Education labels Emotional Disability, Other Health Impairment, Autism
• Eligible at the time of hire for the driver endorsement (A) to assist with transporting students for school activities

• Participates in the formulation of an Individualized Educational Program for each student.
• Analyzes each student's specific academic and affective needs based on the student's social behavior, academic performance, previous histories (personal, academic, family).
• Establishes academic goals; devises teaching strategies to achieve goals, evaluates and revises goals and strategies on an ongoing basis.
• Presents Individualized Educational Program to representatives of local school boards.
• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials consistent with subject matter, varying skill levels, particular modes of learning and different affective needs.
• Adjusts and revises curricula based on the individual needs and range of needs in each class group.
• Instructs students in groups or individually utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.
• Provides a stimulating classroom environment; maintains student interest; minimizes distractions; enforces discipline.
• Establishes achievable goals and objectives; provides positive…