Special Education Teacher

4 weeks ago

Queens, New York, United States Birch Family Services Full time
Job Details

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices.

Essential Functions
  1. Collaborate with the classroom team to provide instruction in a variety of settings, utilizing effective instructional techniques customized to individual students' goals and objectives.
  2. Effectively organize the classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to maximize learning, including maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  3. Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection to develop and implement goals and objectives for each child, measure and communicate present levels of performance, and make referrals as necessary.
  4. Adhere to the school philosophy regarding behavior management and implement all relevant techniques appropriately.
  5. Understand the role in language and communication facilitation and utilize techniques for each child.
  6. Participate in all activities and meetings relevant to the position or required by the supervisor, including Initial and Annual Reviews, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open School Night, Home Visits, Parent Center meetings, Team, Department, and Classroom Meetings.
  7. Comply with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and complete and submit within designated timeframes all necessary documentation for regulatory and funding agencies.
  8. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies, demonstrating open communication, flexibility, and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies.
Competency Statement(s)

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.

Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

Team Building - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.

Education

BA or Masters Degree.

Experience

Experience working with special needs school age students, preferred, 10-21 years old.

Skills & Abilities

New York State Certification in Special Education for Students with Disabilities, Grades 1-6 or 7-12, Initial or Professional.

Willing to consider an individual with a BA who is currently enrolled in a Special Education Masters Program leading to Teacher Certification.

Other Requirements

Trained or willing to be in CPR/First Aid, SCIP, CPI, Choking Prevention.

Physical Demands

Physical Abilities Lift /Carry

Stand N (Not Applicable) 10 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)

Walk N (Not Applicable) 11-20 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Sit N (Not Applicable) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering N (Not Applicable) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder N (Not Applicable)

Climb N (Not Applicable)

Crawl N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable)

Bend N (Not Applicable)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable)

13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable)

26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time ( - hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time ( hrs/day)

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