Certified Special Education Teacher - 7-12

OLV Human Services

790 Ridge Road

Lackawanna , NY 14218

Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}

Job Number 3300038597

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Salary:

• Starting at $45,000; Certified with Bachelor's Degree

• Starting at $46,200; Certified with Master's Degree

  Job Summary:

Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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) and Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) for all students.

• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, ability to think critically, and individualized instruction.

• Create, implement and share effective behavior management techniques or plans.

• Act as team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.

• Conduct regular community meetings (Sanctuary based) and team meetings.

• Communicate effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, etc.).

• 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 the school districts.

• Complete Annual Review Reports/Amendments/Regression Statements for school districts (including writing appropriate observable and measurable child centered goals).

• Participate in and share appropriate information at CPSE/CSE meetings with school districts.

• Mentor and train new teachers as requested by supervisor

• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

  Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor`s Degree in Education or related field. Must obtain Master's degree per NYSED guidelines.

Experience:

• No experience required; however 3-5 years is preferred.

License/Registration/ Certification:

• NYS Permanent OR Initial Certification in Special Education preferred;

• All Certification areas are considered and encouraged to apply.

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  Salary Competitive Y

  Contact Person's Name Erin Boorman

  Contact Person's Title HR Generalist

  Contact Person's Phone 716-828-7621

  Contact Person's Email eboorman@olvhs.org

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