Special Education Teacher

Center for Disability Services • Schenectady, NY

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About The Position

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. We are searching for full time Special Education Teacher to join our agency. Responsibilities Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans Develop and i mplements lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP. Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary Develops and a dheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students' performance D evelops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for eac h student Reinforces appropriate student behavior by utilizing progressive discipline techniques Establishes communicates and monitors clear expectations for both students and classroom staff At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Initial NYS Certification in Special Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and currently pursuing Masters Degree in Special Education
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Qualifications:
• New York State permanent certification in Special Education
• Masters Degree in Special Education
• Minimum of two years of experience with students with multiple disabilities.
• Creative and energetic

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans
• Develop and implements lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP.
• Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary
• Develops and adheres to an established daily schedule making daily modifications/adjustments as required
• Maintains communication with classroom team, parents and program directors regarding students' performance
• Develops lesson plans incorporating the IEP goals and objectives for each student
• Reinforces appropriate student behavior by utilizing progressive discipline techniques
• Establishes communicates and monitors clear expectations for both students and classroom staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees