Job Description

Classroom teacher for self-contained, special education class. Teach students with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and/or Emotionally Disturbed. Classroom ratio of 6 students, one teacher, 3 teacher assistants (6:1:3). Organization and implementation of classroom programming including: written schedule of daily classroom activities; tracking data regarding progress toward achieving IEP goals for each student; maintaining data regarding student behavior, Develop structured and individualized academic programming. Writing and submitting weekly lesson plans that coincide with student IEP’s. Developing an IEP for each student including the PLEP’s and individualized goals. Attend and be an active participant in Annual meetings with the Committee on Special Education as well as Reevaluation meetings with the Committee on Special Education. Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments for each student as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plan for each student as needed. Implement PBIS with the support of the school Psychologist in a positive and effective manner. Administering and writing educational evaluations as needed. Ensuring proper oversight of, supervision of, and providing feedback for evaluations of all classroom staff. Establish positive rapport with family members and guardians. Maintain records of family contact. Plan developmentally appropriate class trips. Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team. Generate progress reports and teacher reports. Collaborate with all support staff, clinical staff and specialty area teachers. Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment; ensure that classroom equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies are properly maintained, cleaned and stored. Generate teacher report for residential CFA meetings. New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Clearance from New York State Justice Center. Minimum of one year experience working with students with Intellectually Disabilities, Autism, and/or Emotional Disturbance. Maintains a high quality of work and productivity. Demonstrates reliability in relation to attendance.

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