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
- 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
- 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 Range : $66,000-$83,000 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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