Special Education Teacher - Gavras Center
$50,000–$65,000 year
On-siteAuburn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and implement each student's individualized education plan (IEP), creating daily programs of educational and therapeutic activities that adapt general lessons to meet specific needs. Continuously assess and document student skills while communicating curriculum details to parents and advising them on home reinforcement strategies. Engage other teachers and therapists for input on support strategies, review IEPs to reflect progress, and discuss student advancement with administrators. Ensure the room is cleaned and sanitized per CDC and OCFS guidelines, document these steps, and immediately transport ill children to the Nurses Office. Directly supervise 1:1 Aides, Paraprofessionals, and Classroom Assistants while attending department, team, CSE, and CPSE meetings. Maintain CPR/First Aid training per Red Cross standards and respond to behavioral or crisis interventions as required.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Special Education or Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and enrolled in a Master's Degree program
- New York State Certification in Special Education and Early Childhood education (birth to Grade 2)
- Clearance from Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) which includes NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Statewide Central Register Database Check and NYS Justice Center
- Ability to provide documentation demonstrating that you are able to legally perform work in the United States
- Valid New York State Driver's License
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the day
- Ability to physically respond to students requiring behavioral or crisis interventions
- Ability to physically assist students requiring direct self-help care
- Specific vision including close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus
- Basic knowledge of human growth and development with the ability to apply that knowledge in a holistic manner when planning educational programming for children, adults and families
- Multicultural awareness and respect for all people in accordance with agency standards, professional conduct and ethics
- Demonstrates knowledge of a transdisciplinary approach through active participation as a team member
- Share's educational/therapeutic knowledge and techniques as appropriate with other team members and willingly shares in team routines
- Knowledge of, experience with or willing to learn a variety of evidence based educational strategies to include but are not limited to Applied Behavior Analysis, Pivotal Response Training, and Picture Exchange Communication System
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, internal CMS software and the internet
- Will successfully complete required training courses
- Work effectively with parents/guardians, agency staff and community agencies
- Knowledge of law as it relates to educating and managing students with disabilities
- Ability to make independent decisions as circumstances are warranted
- Problem solving skills
- Collaboration skills
- Trained in CPR/First Aid and maintained according to Red Cross standards
- Evening and weekend work maybe required as job duties demand
- May be required to travel to various job sites
- Appropriately respond to unpredictable individuals and situations
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