SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Bobit Business Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bobit Business Media is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to manage day-to-day classroom activities focusing on behavioral management and academic programs. The teacher will implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborate with staff and parents to enhance student learning.

Applicants should have a BA/BS Degree and New York State Certification for Students With Disabilities. Responsibilities also include developing instructional material and maintaining open communication with parents.

Qualifications

• Must have a BA/BS Degree.
• Eligible for New York State Certification for Special Education.
• Must have 90 Early Childhood Education credits if on a study plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behavioral and academic programs.
• Implement and prepare Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop instructional materials and activities.
• Meet with clinical staff to plan for children's progress.
• Communicate with parents and manage educational interventions.

Education

BA/BS Degree

New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate

New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate

New York State Certification – Special Education Teacher Permanent Certificate

Job description

The Special Education Teacher assumes primary responsibility for the day to day classroom behavioral management and academic program for his/her students.

Duties & Responsibilities

Implements original Individualized Education Program (IEP) and prepares subsequent IEPs and Progress Reports with input from the classroom staff and clinical staff as needed for Requested Reviews and Annual Reviews. Develops instructional material and activities addressing monthly themes and implements them in a developmentally appropriate manner according to the High Scope curriculum. Plans and implements individual and group activities for children. Meets with teacher aides, clinical staff and administrators in team meetings to plan for the academic and behavioral progress of individual children. Collaborates with clinical staff to design intervention strategies for children in crisis in order to address significant social/emotional behaviors of individual children. Maintains open and frequent communication with parents and reaches out to parents who are reluctant to come to the school.

Education & Experience

BA/BS Degree.

• New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate
• New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate
• New York State Certification – Special Education Teacher Permanent Certificate
• Has a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or an associates degree in Early Childhood Education – will be on a study plan to obtain New York State Teacher Certification (must have 90 Early Childhood Education credits)

Physical Requirements

Able to provide physical “hands‑on” intervention when necessary.