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About the Role
The special education teacher will plan and deliver appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in various educational settings. This role involves creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction to ensure students benefit from the general education curriculum with appropriate supports.
Responsibilities
- Plan, adapt, and present lessons to meet individual student needs in a small-group environment.
- Assist general education teachers in adapting lessons for students with disabilities.
- Assess students' skills to determine needs, adapt lessons, track progress, and implement IESPs.
- Identify at-risk students and ensure appropriate supports are in place.
- Teach socially acceptable behavior using positive behavioral support strategies.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Discuss student progress with administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents.
- Maintain professional competence through staff development, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with general education teachers, school administration, and parents.
- Ability to evaluate students accurately and objectively.
- Ability to work with individual differences in ability, personality, and interests.
- Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies.
- Knowledge and understanding of State, local, and federal regulations and policies affecting special education.
- Positive, compassionate personality.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills.
Skills
- Special education
- Lesson planning
- Instruction
- IEP implementation
- Behavioral support
- Record keeping
- Crisis intervention
- Collaboration
- Student evaluation
- Communication
- Teaching
Location
- Orange County, NY
Work Type
- Per-Diem
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- Five plus years of experience working with students with multiple disabilities, including autism spectrum, ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental delays.
Education Level
- Master's degree in an approved program for special education.
- Valid Permanent, Initial, or Professional Certification from the State of New York.
Salary/Compensations
- $255 - $261 per day