SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM TEACHER

SCO Family of Services•Village of Sea Cliff, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves directly assisting in the development and implementation of individualized educational programming for students, including functional academic and behavioral programming, and curriculum-based lesson and activity planning. The teacher will attend and participate in annual review/CSE meetings, ensure student supervision, and maintain an engaging classroom routine. A key responsibility is establishing and managing an organized, structured classroom environment conducive to student learning. The position requires writing differentiated weekly lesson plans, creating IEP goals, submitting progress reports, and conducting educational and vocational assessments. Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team for testing and evaluations is essential. The teacher will maintain student records, provide oversight and feedback to classroom staff, assign duties to teacher assistants, and consult with related service providers. Planning educational field trips, community experiences, and developing ADL and vocational skills are also part of the role. The teacher will implement program initiatives like PBIS and PECS, and may be required to drive agency vehicles. Other duties as designated by the Principal or Assistant Principal will also be assigned.

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
Be a team player
Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and students within our organization.
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.
Relate to students, families, and colleagues in a friendly and cooperative manner. Treat everyone with respect and uphold dignity at all times.
Welcome and assist new staff members in learning school wide and student specific programs/curriculum.
Always focus on creating positive outcomes and have a clear understanding of the complex needs of the student population.
Complete situation reports, restraint forms, accident/incident reports etc. as required in a timely manner.
Follow guidelines for building security and parking regulations.
Participate in fire drills and other emergency drills, ensuring student supervision and oversight at all times.
Care for the equipment and supplies used by the students including securing electronic devices, keeping materials organized and stored appropriately, and recommending purchases of supplies as per purchasing and ordering procedures.
Staff must obtain an annual physical and PPD as per requirement.
Staff must adhere to SCO agency policies and procedures, (employee handbook) as well as program specific policies and procedures (TLC program manual/orientation manual).

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.