SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM TEACHER

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO Family of Services seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with intellectual disabilities and emotional disturbances. The role includes developing individualized education plans (IEPs), maintaining a positive classroom environment, and collaborating with teachers and parents to ensure student success. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Special Education and relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience with students with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized educational programming for students.
• Attend and participate in meetings for student evaluations.
• Collaborate with support and clinical staff for student progress.

Skills

Organization

Collaboration

Behavior Management

Data Tracking

Education

Masters in Special Education

Job description

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.

Master’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.

Statement

SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

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