Teacher, Spec Ed
JOB DESCRIPTION
Special Education Teacher **Sign On Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and1/2 at a year) As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement classroom instructional plans for students and support students success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the adjunct Principal and you will work onsite. Responsibilities: »Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students. »Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan located on a students IEP and grade and subject area curricula; work with content area teachers to ensure that their lessons are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students. »Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled. »Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or expertise located on an knowledge of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities. »Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; supervise the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis avoidance and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies. Requirements and suitable education »Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and capability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21. General education certification with enrollment in a program that leads to special education certification may be considered. »Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire Benefits »Health care package: medical, dental, and vision »Tuition reimbursement »Paid time off »Holiday Pay » 401 (K) plan »Life Insurance »Loan repayment assistance »Free training/CEU opportunities Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider
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At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities. Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All candidates will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or discapability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the significant work.