Music Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Victory Learning Center is expanding and opening new classrooms, offering specialized educational services for students aged 5-21 diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. These students are either residentially placed or referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. The Music Teacher will play a crucial role in inspiring through music, connecting through creativity, and changing lives within this program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
1-2 years teaching experience
1-2 years working with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental health involvement.
Initial NYS Teacher Certification in Music Education
Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)
All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

working with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental health involvement.

Responsibilities

Provides an educational climate that encompasses success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.
Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Educational Department Learning Standards.
Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of the students.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter- Music, ability to think critically, and individualize instruction.
Implement Classroom Behavior Management Plan (Tier 1) and any student specific Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interventions.
Act as a team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists and social workers.
Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, communication app, etc.).
Complete quarterly progress reports on all students that are distributed to parents and the school districts.
Maintain student confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor