Special Education Teacher at Positive Beginnings, Inc.

Job Summary:  The Special Education Teacher is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides instruction to students as approved by New York State Regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

·       Evaluate student’s strengths and weaknesses to inform instruction

·       Schedule, provide and plan classroom special education services for children with special needs through administration of a variety of educational techniques and materials

·       Record and report on the student’s progress, and update goals quarterly

·       Collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members in the case of students regarding strategies to improve, correct and facilitate special education goals as mandated by the IEP

·       Communicate and explain educational lesson plans to teacher assistants and team members so that all members of the educational team are aware of the special education goals being addressed at any time

·       Supervise Teaching Assistants

·       Have copies of weekly lesson plans available for Curriculum Coordinator and Principal

·       Provide resources and strategies to parents

·       Attend teacher meetings, team meetings and staff developments as scheduled

·       Be aware of current behavior management techniques as mandated by a behavior intervention plan on the child’s IEP or team recommendations

·       Fulfill Professional Development Requirements

·       Maintain accurate attendance records

·       Participate in school wide projects/committees

·       Keep inventory of classroom supplies and materials

·       Request new materials as appropriate

·       Be aware of school wide Health and Safety Policies and implement as necessary

·       Prepare progress reports and IEP’s in a timely fashion

·       Maintain on going communication with parents

·       Maintain ongoing updated documentation of Medicals, and Mandated Reporter certificates

·       Participate in CPSE/Turning 5 meetings

·       Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines

·       Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation

·       Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attitude and grooming and effective worth ethic

·       Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school

·       Treat all children and staff with dignity and respect

·       Attend 3-5 orientation/conference events with parents

·       Must be able to lift 40 pounds

·        Will ensure that every therapist will sanitize materials/equipment/toys in his/her office periodically and between students

·        Will ensure that they will follow all the policies and procedures of Positive Beginnings, including the current Reopening Plan as well as the Federal, NYSED, NYC DOHMH guidelines/rules and regulations.