Special Education Head Teacher

Location: New York

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Special Education Head Teacher Supervisor:
Division Head Regular Daily

Schedule:

8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Calendar to Follow: 10-Month Academic Status:
Exempt Term: 10 Months Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Special Education Head Teacher is responsible for providing the meaningful and effective educational program for all students assigned a self-contained setting. In this capacity, it is expected that the Head Teacher will establish collaborative relationships with parents, students and Cooke colleagues to ensure successful classroom instruction for Cooke students. Head Teacher responsibilities include:

Instruction and Assessment Head Teacher will be responsible for classroom activities that promote the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of all students

Through the use of diagnostic tests, informal assessments, class observations, and integration of NY State Standards and Progress Report goals, the Head Teacher will determine the learning style and individual needs of each student to direct and create meaningful instruction

Demonstrate an understanding of academic expectations for all students which includes the use of appropriate assessment materials

Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, materials, and resources to implement instruction

Document 3 Progress Report educational evaluations for each Cooke student based on formal and informal assessments, classroom observations and portfolio assessments

Develop weekly and daily written lesson plans appropriate to the needs of each student

Deliver lesson in an engaging and interesting manner and reflect on lessons taught to modify future instruction plans

Provide students with appropriate support for success in their inclusion experiences

Organize furniture, materials and resources in an inviting and safe manner

Sets appropriate limits for student behavior and uses management strategies to maintain these limits

Planning and Record Keeping Maintain observations/anecdotals on each student, including descriptive records of class behavior and interventions and examples of each student’s class work Maintain a portfolio of student work to monitor student mastery of skills and content taught.

Develop a consistent daily routine and structure of the day Maintain daily/weekly observations or anecdotal notes on each student including descriptions of behavior and interventions

Maintain records and contacts with parents, professionals, and outside agencies

Maintain current attendance records and emergency information

General Professional Responsibilities Arrive at school in a timely fashion

Hold frequent regularly scheduled planning meetings each week with relevant staff and related services providers. Share knowledge, techniques and strategies with staff so they may be encouraged to implement them themselves

Initiate and maintain a collaborative relationship with support staff and general educators. Share summary of each child to inclusion staff

Provide direction for assistant teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, regular educators, and site administrators

Attend and participate in site and school wide meetings and training programs

Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance

Properly train students in procedures to be followed during emergencies

Utilize supervisor for guidance, discussion, collaboration, professional and self-growth

Develop professional growth goals with supervisor and create and implement a plan to reach the agreed upon goals

Requirements

Teacher Certification Masters Degree preferred

Prior experience with Students with Disabilities preferred

Physical Requirements Able to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students; the ability to…walk, run, sit, and standmove rapidly forward, backward, and laterally bend and stooppush, pull, and lift Professional Development All Cooke staff are responsible for developing a professional growth plan with their supervisor. Staff training is an integral part of the Cooke School and as such is a requirement of the job.

All staff must at a minimum: attend all scheduled…