Special Education Teacher; SPED Elementary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full time position. This is a direct hire / 'perm' position. 7:30
-4:30 schedule. This role assumes responsibility and accountability for incorporating the vision, values, mission and critical goals of the organization into their job performance.

• Collaborates and provides instruction for small groups and individuals.
• Collaborates with necessary personnel to identify and support students who are considered "at-risk".
• Collaborates with classroom teachers to design and execute individualized education plans for students with special needs.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials that are tightly aligned to benchmarks and the Common Core State standards.
• Presents students with new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies, and inspires and guides them to explore, express, and uncover new ideas of their own.
• Modifies existing instructional plans as necessary to accommodate individual student's special needs.
• Administers collects and analyzes both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from a variety of assessments.
• Builds relationships with his or her students' families through regular communication about at-risk/ IEP students' progress and provides ways in which families can support their children's learning.
• Participates in school-wide student assessments in order to diagnose students' needs.
• Provides resources and supports for classroom teachers to implement intervention strategies.
• Refers students when necessary for special services.
• Participates in meetings to develop and review Individual Education Plans and suggest appropriate supports.
• Keeps organized records of student progress and provides up-to-date reports.
• Knowledgeable about Special Education law and advocates for students.

• New York State Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional`s criteria.

We have an expanded list of preferred clientele that have requested confidential searches that you may not be able to find on the general job boards advertisement. You will have a designated Strategic Search Consultant that will get to know your ideal career and work exclusively with you. We will assist with the entire negotiation process, including but not limited to sign on and / or retention bonus opportunities and ensure a highly competitive compensation package.