Special Education Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

1d•$70,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Victory Learning Center programs offer specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental-health diagnosis. There are two separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, servicing students ages 5-21 who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education. The Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) will include working with adolescents, typically 12 – 18 years old that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Special Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental illness in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creation and oversight of an instructional environment utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.

Requirements

Computer skills
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
Knowledge of use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices
Bachelor`s Degree in Education
3-5 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
NYS Teaching Certification in Special 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
The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Previous working experience working with Autistic clients preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Creates an educational climate that promotes 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 Education Department Learning Standards.
Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis protocols to establish goals and objectives.
Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.
Create activity schedules, daily schedules, as appropriate.
Supervises Special Education Technicians in the delivery of Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Behavior Intervention, Pivotal Response Training, etc.
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, ability to think critically, and individualized instruction.
Implement and monitor effectiveness of behavior management plans in collaboration with Behavior Technicians, Special Education Technicians, BCBA, BCaBA.
Act as leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.
Conduct regular team meetings and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, as required.
Complete log notes based on student goals as per the IEP (progress and/or regression).
Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents and other providers, as appropriate.
Complete Annual Review Reports/Amendments/Regression Statements (including writing appropriate observable and measurable child centered goals).
Participate in and share appropriate information at CSE meetings, treatment team meetings, etc.
Upon discharge of student from program, provide receiving providers with copies of behavior plans, communication boards, CD of materials that include any programs the youth is working on, description and pictures of sensory breaks, daily schedule, social skills materials, PECS binder/board template, IEP, discharge summary.
Mentor and train new teachers as requested by supervisor.
Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for this position (Full amount is paid once NYS Certification is obtained)
Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
Paid Holidays
Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, dental (free dental options!) & vision insurance options
Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
Small class sizes (6 students, 1 teacher and 3 behavior support technicians per classroom)
Teacher Mentor Program
Casual dress code
OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
Wellness program - Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement $$
Employee referral program $$