Special Education Itinerant Teacher - PD - Varied Shift

About the position

The work involves planning and implementing special education services to children, birth to five (5) years of age, enrolled in the Early Intervention and Preschool Programs at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation. This is a professional teaching position involving the assessment of children suspected of having cognitive and/or social/emotional delays and providing special education services to children with special needs in accordance with New York State Education Law Section 4410 and Sections 200.7 and 200.6 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher ranking administrative employee. Supervision may be exercised over lower level staff. Does related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts special education assessments to determine academic ability, developmental level, behavior and skills; prepares assessment reports.
• Plans and provides special education services in the child's least restrictive environment as outlined in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Plans, develops and implements age-appropriate educational outcomes and goals for the students.
• Maintains regular communication with families/caregivers, general education teachers and other treatment team members.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.
• Represents Pediatric Educational and Diagnostic Services (PEDS) - ECMC at IFSP and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meetings.
• Attends and participates in team conferences.

Requirements

• Possession of one (1) of the following valid teaching certifications as issued by the New York State Education Department at the time of appointment: Permanent Teaching Certification in Special Education, Professional Teaching Certification in Special Education, Provisional Teaching Certification in Special Education, Initial Teaching Certification in Special Education, Permanent Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade Two), Professional Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade Two), Provisional Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade Two), Initial Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade Two).
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver License and use of a private automobile at time of appointment.