Special Education Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services•Lackawanna, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Victory Learning Center Program is expanding, and new classrooms will be opening! Be a part of our growth—join our team and help us make a difference! We are hiring Special Education Teachers! Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are three separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a fourth site opening! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

Requirements

NYS Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities
Computer skills
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies
Knowledge of use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices
Communication: Oral and written
Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Bachelor`s Degree in Education
3-5 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Previous working experience working with Autistic clients preferred, but not required.
If uncertified, must obtain NYS Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities within 2 years of hire date

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.
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.