SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Mary Cariola Center•City of Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Mary Cariola Center is seeking a 12-month Special Education Teacher. This role involves integrating therapeutic and educational needs into a classroom program, utilizing appropriate educational techniques, and developing a positive educational environment. The teacher will be responsible for managing classroom staff, communicating with parents, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment for students. The position also includes carrying out educational and therapeutic programs, participating in meetings, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 6 months – 1 year related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience
NYS Education Department certificate to teach children with special needs
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English including interpreting documents such as safety rules, policy and procedure manuals and governmental regulations

Responsibilities

Integrate therapeutic and educational needs into a classroom program
Utilize appropriate educational techniques and methods suited to each student's individual needs
Select, develop and implement appropriate materials and equipment
Develop a positive educational environment including appropriate behavior management strategies
Record, report and interpret the behavior and progress of students, making necessary program modifications as needed
Work and communicate effectively with parents
Create and maintain a positive and safe environment consisting of the health, medical and safety concerns of the students
Maintain supervisory responsibilities of classroom staff including Teacher Assistants, Classroom Aides, volunteers and other non-professional personnel
Directly supervise 4-5 employees including training, assigning and directing work, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints, etc.
Carry out all educational and therapeutic programs including lifting, moving and positioning
Participate in various teacher-related meetings and in-service sessions as necessary
All other duties as assigned