Teacher Special Education
WILDWOOD PROGRAMS INC•Schenectady, NY
•$68,800 - $99,428•Onsite
About The Position
Wildwood School provides a comprehensive educational program for students with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities to prepare them to be as independent as possible. Academic, social, employment, and functional skills are taught to each student as driven by their Individual Educational Plan (IEP), needs, and interests. We are looking for a Special Education teacher who embraces our mission of “strengthening the well-being of people with disabilities and their families through innovative supports.”
Requirements
- Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university preferred; OR Bachelors degree and at least four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- NYS Special Education Teachers Certification
- A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Required to complete, pass, and use CALM training, provided by the school, which includes deescalation strategies and approved protective holds and movements for students.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to and plans lessons in conjunction with the designated curriculum framework
- Works as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet each learner's individual needs
- Collaborates with parents, administrators, language therapists, social workers, behavior specialists and others to develop individual educational programs for students.
- Instructs students in all academic subjects.
- Trains, supports and supervises teaching assistants within the classroom and community setting
- Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments and develops Behavior Support plans in conjunction with the Behavior Support Team
- Analyzes data and uses it to ensure growth of student
- Works with students to increase motivation, provides consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to student for all learning
- Directly supervises up to 5 teaching assistants.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Benefits
- Elite benefits package
- Considered an Educational Service Agency under the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
