NYS Students with Disabilities Teacher Grades K - 12

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Primary Performance Responsibilities:

• 8:1:2 Life Skills Class.
• Support the Southern Westchester BOCES Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals in all instruction, decisions and actions.
• Identify specific student learning challenges; develop, design, and implement differentiated lessons and programs to address these challenges.
• In collaboration with instructional teams, prepare student IEP's and monitor progress.
• Work collaboratively with the site teams to identify and support students academically, socially and emotionally.
• Collaborate with all related-service providers and clinicians to identify and provide opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
• Support students and families throughout the process of transitioning to adult and post-secondary programs.
• Collaborate with colleagues in support of students in their daily routines and learning opportunities including classwork, vocational preparation, interactions, and communication.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and other stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Participate in intake process for students seeking admission to instructional programs.
• Contribute to the planning of student support through the Child Study Team process.
• Position supports students with Autism Spectrum needs and Development Disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting with a focus on Life Skills.