Teacher- Special Education

YAI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to oversee a classroom of school-aged children with brain-based disabilities and other I/DD.

You will prepare lessons, provide instructional and behavioral support, and collaborate with school therapy teams to implement recommendations. The role includes documenting goals, participating in IEP meetings, and regularly communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• Current NYS certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Permanent Special Education Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or closely related field and active pursuit of a master’s level program in NYS; expected certification within 5 years.
• Two years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare or school-based role.
• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task & meet deadlines; highly flexible.

Responsibilities

• Oversees a classroom of school-aged children with brain-based disabilities and/or other I/DD.
• Prepares lessons and provides instructional and behavioral management support to students individually and in small groups.
• Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.
• Collaborates with each student’s school therapy team and implements therapy recommendations.
• Documents annual academic goals and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in IEP processes and meetings.
• Communicates with and involves parents regularly in their child’s activities and progress.
• Provides direction and supervision to paraprofessionals and teacher assistants in the classroom.
• Designs multisensory lessons using art, music, and technology to boost literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Flexibility

Education

Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• 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

Compensation

$70,000-$85,000 annually

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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