Special Education Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Initial NYS Certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities Grades 1-6 or Special Education Permanent
• Bachelor’s degree in special education
• Individual without a master’s degree must demonstrate plans to obtain a master’s degree within a five-year timeframe.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds independently.
• This position requires a master’s degree; however, candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be hired initially, as New York State allows individuals with an Initial Certification to teach while completing their master’s degree within a five-year timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing students’ Individualized Education Plans
• Develop and implement lesson plans incorporating goals/objectives from all disciplines of each student's IEP.
• Implements and monitors behavior and classroom management plans/techniques when necessary
• 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