Teacher Substitute- Long

Buffalo-Hearing-; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Hearing & Speech is seeking a dedicated Substitute Special Education Teacher for our Lockport preschool program. You will design and implement group lessons in speech, language, and readiness skills for children with significant communication needs, under the guidance of ECP supervisors and classroom staff.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop IEP goals, evaluate progress with formal and informal measures, lead weekly planning and CQI discussions, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (required or preferred).
• New York State Certification as a permanent Special Education Teacher or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-2 or All Ages) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate each child’s progress using formal and informal measures.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives per each child’s IEP.
• Design and implement group lessons for speech, language and readiness skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for program design and therapy goals.
• Lead team and CQI meetings; maintain compliant documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Do you have a passion for teaching young children? Buffalo Hearing & Speech is currently seeking a long-term Substitute Special Education Teachers to join our team at our Lockport location, working with preschool children in special education classrooms. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners every day. . Substitute Teachers will be expected to do these responsibilities to the best of their capabilities under the directions of the ECP supervisors and classroom staff on an “as needed” basis.Job Summary:Buffalo Hearing & Speech utilizes the Floortime/DIR Philosophy in our classrooms and provides training on this unique approach. We also incorporate the Pyramid model and Trauma-Informed Care approach to best meet the needs of our students. The preschool special education teacher is responsible for designing and implementing group lessons comprised of speech, language and readiness skills to encourage development in these areas by severely speech-language impaired preschoolers. The teacher works as a member of a multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing goals for each child's Individualized Education Plan.Essential Functions:Evaluates each child in each area of skill development using formal and informal measures upon entrance into program and provides updates on a quarterly basis, including compiling comprehensive reports regarding children's strengths and areas of need. Determine prognosis and appropriate treatment plan. Responsible for implementing site specific curriculum and plans classroom environment to encourage learning, independence and generalization of skills. Involvement in the design and implementation of goals and objectives toward development of age-appropriate skills for each child as indicated on each child's IEP.Implement appropriate therapeutic program designed to facilitate improved cognitive, social emotional, behavioral, fine and gross motor skillsMeets with and shares information regarding educational strategies, techniques, and philosophies with classroom aides and/or personal / 1:1 aides. Responsible for facilitating weekly team meetings and classroom planning meetings (team leader) and acts as an active participant in CQI meetings, as schedule allowsAssists and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the program design and implementation, the carryover of individual therapy goals to the classroom (e.g., speech, OT, PT, etc.), using specific teaching and/or behavior management strategies. Responsible for modeling appropriate speech and language. Make appropriate referrals as needed in order to affect positive therapeutic results.Maintains contact with the parent or guardian regarding their child's progress within the classroomResponsible, with other team members, for children's supervision and safetyAttends CPSE and CSE meetings, when necessarySubmits highest quality written reports in a timely manner in accordance with compliance standards including, but not limited to, evaluation reports, treatment plans, log notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries as required by site or assignment.Maintains patient records in accordance to compliance standards set by site or assignmentsRequired Skills:Special Education Teacher behavioral competenciesAbility to communicate verbally and in writingAbility to learn on the job and change quickly as situations requireMinimum Degree Preferred: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited university or collegePreferred License/ Registration/ Certification:New York State Certification as a permanent Special Education Teacher or Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Birth-2 or All Ages).Physical Requirements:Physical actions may include, but are not limited to; bending, kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching, printing, crawling, and running.Vision, speech, tactical and hearing senses adequate to perform job requirements.Frequent sitting/ standing and when appropriate, floor sitting with pediatric patients.Compensation:Biweekly pay is: $1,725.00 to $2,218.50