Job Description

Special Ed Teacher GEMS School

Salary Ranges from $60,000.00 to $62,000.00/year based on education and experience.

Potential to earn an additional 10k for working 6 week summer session

Certified Sp Ed Teachers eligible for $3000 new hire bonus

Position Summary

Provide and supervise comprehensive educational services and intervention to assure that the educational needs of all individuals enrolled in their classroom are being addressed. Provides continuity of activities and services to individuals by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing classroom activities, as well as supervising all non-exempt classroom personnel.

10 month school calendar + option to work 30 day summer session for up to an additional 9.6k

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of instructional practices grounded in the research base of behavioral science for evaluation, measurement, goal planning & modifications, and instruction of participants.
• Demonstrate and support staff in data collection and monitoring techniques to exemplify empirical documentation of progress.
• Conduct initial and ongoing criterion-based assessments, ongoing preference assessments (with support from Coordinator/Department Head), and conduct alternate assessments with support from IEP coordinator.
• Meet regularly with colleagues and staff regarding new learning targets/goals for each student and input related to behavior management plans.
• Participate in the analysis of skill acquisition data and move targets as determined appropriate in team meetings lead by Coordinator/Department Head.
• Develop Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with support team, led by Coordinator/Department Head.
• Ensure the completion of all program documentation for program review and assessment, and reports and plans to meet state requirements.
• Schedule and deliver individual and classroom lessons to meet the needs of students. Manage classroom environment and component therein.
• Supervise, train and manage classroom staff including a teaching assistant, classroom aide and shared staff.
• Participate in introductory and ongoing learning opportunities and professional development activities as assigned and approved by supervisor, to include behaviorally based teaching strategies.
• Attend agency, faculty and student meetings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures.
• Communicate progress to families
• Communicate in an ongoing, positive, and productive fashion with all members of students’ team, including program managers to facilitate child learning across environments.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

Preferred:

• MA in Special Education or Education and NYS teaching certification.
• NYS Students with Disabilities credential.
• Applicant should have a strong behavioral background with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Required

• BA in Special Education or Education
• NYS Teaching Certification
• Willingness and ability to obtain Students with Disabilities certification.
• Experience working with individuals in need of behavioral support is required.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.