Special Education Teacher

The International Academy of Hope (iHOPE); New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to oversee and support students with brain-based and developmental disabilities. This role involves preparing engaging lessons, collaborating with therapy teams, and actively involving parents in their child's educational journey. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for fostering a nurturing learning environment. Join a forward-thinking institution that values innovative teaching approaches and offers a supportive atmosphere for both educators and students.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities required.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field with pursuit of master's.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a classroom of students with disabilities and prepare lessons.
• Collaborate with therapy teams and document student progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Job description

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The International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$66,000.00/yr - $83,000.00/yr

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

· Oversees a classroom of school-aged children (ages 3 – 21) with brain-based disabilities and/or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

· Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups.

· Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.

· Collaborates with each student’s school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student.

· Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) process including IEP meetings and team meetings, or legal hearings, when necessary and appropriate.

· Communicates and collaborates and/or meets with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their child’s activities and progress.

· Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and/or Associate Special Education Teachers in their classroom.

· Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students’ literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.

· Performs all other duties, as assigned

· Current certification and registration as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades B-2, 1-6, 7-12 and/or All Grades) or Permanent Special Education Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department; or

· Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field and active pursuit of master’s level education in a New York State Registered Program for Special Education Teacher’s Certificate (or equivalent), with anticipated completion and receipt of certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities within 5 (five) years of appointment; and two (2) years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare and/or other school-based role.

· Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills

· Ability to take initiative, multi-task & meet deadlines

· Highly flexible personality type

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

· Master’s degree in special education strongly preferred

· Current NYS certification and registration as a teacher in special education (Students with Disabilities, Permanent in Special Education, etc.)

· Previous experience with school-aged children with special needs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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