Provide appropriate special education services to assigned children.  Effectively manage all aspects of the classroom and student behavior, interpret lesson plans and create reports to inform the students classroom teacher as needed. Oversee activities of assigned teacher assistants and aides.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

STANDARD 1: Professional Duties

Implement curriculum based on children’s individualized needs; ensure health and safety of classroom environment.

1. Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation and maintain a positive learning environment.
2.  Address significant behavioral situations through the use of positive reinforcement behavioral management plans and/or seek assistance from the behavior support team.
3. Follow lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.     
4. Actively supervise students in and out of the classroom.
5. Implement appropriate education strategies to meet the needs of assigned students.
6. Perform related duties as required.
7. Implement daily lessons/activities for small and large and group activities based on IEP goals as appropriate.
8. Comply with all state regulations for students, including attendance and daily logs.
9. Follow information in substitute kits provided by classroom teacher.
10. Impart information regarding child’s function and progress.
11. Integrate information and strategies offered by team members and other professionals.

STANDARD 2: Classroom Environment Management

1. Oversee and manage assigned teacher assistant/aides in all areas of educational day.
2. Responsible for health and safety of classroom environment.
3. Comply with daycare license regulations (where applicable), SED regulations and agency policies and procedures.

STANDARD 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 children in assigned class and in program.

STANDARD 4:  Professional Development

1. Attend and participate in required in-services.
2. Attend and participate in supervisory sessions as requested..              

STANDARD 5:  Adheres 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. Physical examination and Mantoux regulatory requirements.

STANDARD 6: Performs other related duties as required

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the special needs of all
2. Maintain child and family confidentiality.  Refrain from discussing the child in front of him/her.
3. Is consistently courteous and considerate, in person and on the telephone, in interactions with children and others such as family, visitors, vendors, and other employees.
4. Exhibit the “At Your Service” attitude, i.e., smiles, uses positive eye contact, friendly, open and approachable.
5. Respond quickly to children and/or parent/guardian’s request, refers to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and informs supervisor of actions taken.
6. Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation.
7. Work collaboratively and is respectful of others.
8. Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality.   

   STANDARD  7: Cultural Competencies

1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of disability, genders, ethnicity and races.
2. Demonstrate the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors to create an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment.
3. Demonstrate the ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services to students and families.

EDUCATION:

Special Educator I  o Bachelor’s Degree Required       Special Educator II  XMaster’s Degree Required

 X Early Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities B-2 years o Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities (Grades1-6) o Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities (Grades 5-9) o Childhood Education, Students with Disabilities (Grades7-12) o Students with Disabilities (All Grades)

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS: New York State Certification in Special Education required.  Minimum one (1) year related experience to plan individual education plans to meet the special needs of each child preferred.

Prior special education teaching experience preferred.

Physical aspects may include but are not limited to lifting and transferring of a student.