Special Education Teacher - Institute for Child Development
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher will be part of a dynamic team at the Children's Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE), a New York State Approved Special Education Program (ages 3-11), providing center-based services to students. CUTE is part of the Institute for Child Development (ICD), an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and communities through compassionate partnerships and high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based practice. The ICD aims to encourage each individual to reach their potential while appreciating the strengths that neurodivergence brings to our community. The ICD has been providing services to children and their families for over 45 years and is a member of The Council of Autism Service Providers. The CUTE program is recognized as a NASET School of Excellence. The staff consists of devoted special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, board certified behavior analysts, clinical psychologists, physical education teachers, paraprofessional staff, and administrative support staff who work together to meet the needs of the individuals and families served.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education
- New York State Education Department Students With Disabilities Teaching Certification or certificate eligible (Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, or unrestricted certificate)
- Must be fluent and easily understood in English with very good articulation to accommodate the communication and comprehension needs of the children served.
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and comprehend written text and communicate in written form in English as the primary means of understanding and implementing child education plans and providing required documentation.
- Must have normative vision, hearing, strength, and agility in order to meet routine and emergency needs and safety of children and fellow staff.
- Capability to lift and carry a 50-pound child a minimum distance of 100 feet
- Capability to quickly move from floor sitting position to running to retrieve a child who may run away
Nice To Haves
- Experience with individuals diagnosed with ASD, particularly children ages 3-11 for a minimum of one year.
- Formal training in applied behavior analysis, which subsumes intervention, data collection, summary, and evaluation methods.
Responsibilities
- Formulate, write, and implement Individual Education Plans.
- Develop, construct, write, and implement habilitative programs for children.
- Monitor and objectively evaluate child behavior and performance and revise programs as required.
- Conduct and consult on program evaluation.
- Prepare written reports as requested.
- Maintain frequent contact with parents or guardians of children, in oral and written forms, regarding child progress on IEP goals.
- Participate in multiple weekly/monthly staff meetings.
- Provide support, in vivo supervision, and performance feedback to direct care staff and practicum trainees in the classroom setting and before and after school hours.
- Help to promote safety, health, nutrition, and social development during all activities.
- Actively collaborate with staff at multiple levels, including supervisees, colleagues from other disciplines, and supervisors.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Dependent care and healthcare spending accounts
- Employer retirement contributions at 7% of earnings (with no match requirement)
- Retiree health benefits
- Generous paid leave offerings
- Wellness resources for employees and their families
- Professional development opportunities across campus
- College savings plans
- Access to public student loan forgiveness programs
- Tuition waiver program
- Conference and training support (up to $800 per individual funding per year at employee request)
- In-house continuing education trainings and workshops (BACB CEUs, NYSED CTLEs)
- Tuition support for coursework relevant to role
- Access to experts in clinical psychology, applied behavior analysis, special education, literacy, and classroom management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
