Evaluate and provide appropriate special education services to assigned children. Oversee activities of assigned teacher assistants and aides; communicate appropriately and in a timely manner with families.  Increase professional development in areas relevant to children enrolled in program. 

Primary duties ands responsibilities include but not limited to:

1: Professional Duties

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1. Implement curriculum based on student’s individualized needs; ensures health and safety of classroom environment.
2. Plan daily lessons for large and small group activities based IEP goals.       
3. Create an environment conducive to incidental teaching thereby using every opportunity to teach new, functional, and appropriate skills.
4. Have a working knowledge of the New York State Standards for Special Education.
5. Administer New York State Alternate Assessment to assigned students.
6. Screen incoming children and prepare educational observation forms.
7. Complete annual update of each student including current levels of performance, recommended goals for upcoming school year developmental check lists.                                              
8. Attend CSE to coordinate therapeutic and educational interventions either by teleconference or on-site at school district.
9. Communicate with parents in writing via communication book, by phone, and in person regarding student’s progress.
10. Communicate with home service providers to ensure a comprehensive program for each student.
11. Establish and implement appropriate education strategies to meet needs of assigned students.
12. Perform related duties, as required.
13. Evaluate assigned students                                                                                     
14. Address significant behavioral situations though the use of positive reinforcement behavioral management plans and/or seek assistance from the school psychologist.
15. Maintain daily anecdotal and data collection sheets for each goal on the IEP.
16. Complete plan books two weeks in advance.
17. Complete substitute kit within two weeks from the start of school.  Update as needed.
18. Submit progress reports quarterly.

2: Classroom Environment Management

1. Oversee and mange assigned teacher assistant/aides in all areas of educational day.
2. Responsible for health and safety of classroom environment.
3. Establish appropriate and effective communication with parents of assigned children.
4. Conduct monthly meetings with classroom staff.
5. Clearly post allergies and medication for each student (using first names only)
6. Evaluate teacher aides/assistants in classroom.
7. Create and post individual assignments for all teacher assistants/aides in the classroom.

3: Professional Behavior

1. Cooperate and conduct self at all times in a manner appropriate to an education setting.
2. Adhere to program specific policies and procedures.                             
3. Participate in program-wide activities and act in an appropriate manner.
4. Participate in activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in assigned class.
5. Assist student teachers in learning to be effective educators.

4:  Professional Development

1. Attend and participate in required in-services.
2. Attend and participate in supervisory sessions as requested.               
3. Be proficient in administering standardized testing for the purpose of assessing student ability level.
4. Lead IDT meetings with student’s parents and therapist to discuss progress, strategies, behaviors, updates, concerns, medical, etc. as well as goals.   
5. Collaborate with each student’s clinical service providers to ensure a comprehensive program for each student.          
6. Train classroom staff on the implementation of education and clinical goals.

5:  Adhere to general policies of the organization/regulators including:

1. Code of Ethical Conduct.                        
2. Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols.
3. Fire/Safety prevention protocols.
4. In-service education program requirements.
5. Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc.)
6. Job related self-development education activities.
7. Infection control practices and procedures.
8. Annual physical examination and Mantoux testing

6: Perform other related duties as required

1. Demonstrate understanding of the needs of students and visitors for each specific age group.
2. Address safety and psychological needs of the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities.
3. Address the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the program and facility.
4. Maintain student and family confidentiality.  Refrain from discussing the student in front of him/her.
5. Be consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with children and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
6. Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smiles, uses positive eye contact, friendly, open and approachable.
7. Respond quickly to student and/or parent/guardian’s request, refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.
8. Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
9. Work collaboratively and is respectful of others.
10. Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education required and must be enrolled in a Master’s Program.
• New York State Certification in Special Education required.