Special Education Classroom Teacher

SCO Family of Services•Sea Cliff, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Classroom Teacher will directly assist in the development and implementation of individualized educational programming for students, including functional academic and behavioral programming, and curriculum-based lesson and activity planning. This role involves attending and participating in annual review/CSE meetings, ensuring student supervision, maintaining an engaging classroom routine, and establishing an organized, structured classroom environment conducive to student learning. The teacher is responsible for creating IEP goals, submitting progress reports, and conducting educational and vocational assessments. They will work cooperatively with an interdisciplinary team, maintain student records, and provide oversight and constructive feedback to classroom staff. Additionally, the teacher will consult with related service providers, plan educational field trips, develop programming for ADL and vocational skills, and assist students with ADLs. Implementation of program initiatives like PBIS and PECS is also a key responsibility, along with other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

Successful completion of Bachelors or Master's program in Education/Special Education/Education related field.
NYS Teacher Certification, Students with Disabilities preferred.
Acceptable background clearance from NY State Central Registrar.
Experience working with the DD population.

Nice To Haves

Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons and families served.
Ability to set limits and maintain a helping role within the school community and intervene appropriately.

Responsibilities

Directly assist in the development and implementation of individualized educational programming for students, including functional academic and behavioral programming, and curriculum-based lesson and activity planning.
Attend and participate in annual review/CSE meetings for students.
Ensure the supervision of students and maintain a consistent engaging classroom routine.
Establish and manage an organized structured classroom environment conducive to student learning.
Write and submit weekly lesson plans that are differentiated to meet individual student needs.
Create IEP goals, submit progress reports, Family team conference reports and other reports as needed.
Conduct educational evaluations, vocational assessments, and others as required (i.e. NYSAA).
Work cooperatively with the full interdisciplinary team to conduct needed testing and evaluations.
Maintain student records such as attendance, IEPs, Behavior intervention plans, and corresponding data per our data management system. (i.e. Catalyst)
Provide oversight, supervision, and constructive feedback of classroom staff. (i.e. staff evaluations)
Assign and direct duties to teacher assistants in the classroom.
Consult with all related service providers regarding student progress, schedules of services, and recommendations for classroom integration. (i.e. sensory activities, communication programs)
Plan appropriate educational field trips and community experiences for students.
Develop programming to build ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and vocational skills in students as appropriate.
Assist students with ADLs throughout the school day (i.e. feeding, grooming, toileting).
Effectively implement program initiatives such as PBIS (Positive behavior interventions and supports) and PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System).
Drive agency vehicles for outings as appropriate (with valid NYS license and approval).
Other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal.