HCDN0210549-0070
2021-10-06T00:00:00
2022-09-01T00:00:00
HAWTHORNE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME BCBA/LBA-Sr. Teacher FOR OUR WESTCHESTER CAMPUS SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELYOrganization Profile: Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.Mission: An Applied Behavior Analysis approach to lifelong quality educational, habilitative, vocational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities.Vision: To foster independence, integration, individualization, and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his/her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science, in particular applied behavior analysis; and, to assist each individual with identifying and realizing his/her own goals.RESPONSIBILITIESProgrammingOn-going teacher training and supervisionMentoring teachers and paraprofessional development goalsConducts individualized criterion referenced inventories of behavior repertoires (assessments) for all students on an annual basis.Analyzes student progress on a daily or moment-to-moment basis.Development of curricula and behavior procedures to be followed in the classrooms.SUPERVISIONSupervises and guides teacher in the application of behavioral techniquesEnsures that programs are followed, and data recorded appropriately.Conducts individual and biweekly classroom meetings.Oversees the behavior analysis expertise across a minimum of 5 classrooms.EVALUATIONAssess students’ abilities according to their performance on criterion-referenced assessments, authentic assessments, and instructional objectives.Constructs on-going analysis of problems and progress in IEP programs.Reviews communication, academic, and social progress of student at CSE meetings, annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meetings.Maintain an up-to-date account of students’ educational progress (IEP updates and student progress reports) and analyzes program data on a daily basis.Supervises the Completion of teacher IEP Packets for all students for NY State requirementsADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESParticipates in the preparation of community oriented programsMaintains daily attendance recordsCompletes data summariesParticipates in professional staff meetings, behavior analysis courses, and the Personalized System of Instructions training modules provided as part of on-going in-service training.Maintains communication with families/agencies regarding students’ programsCompletes summaries of student’s progress four times a yearParticipates in pre-placement screening and evaluations of prospective studentsEnsures compliance with all New York State Education Department regulationsAttends professional conferences and in-service training sessions as scheduled during the yearArrives at work on time everyday.Protect the health, safety and welfare of all students at all times, and adequately supervises or arranges for adequate supervision of students at all times.Acts as a Substitute Teacher in the event the regular Special Education Teacher is not present.Ensures ongoing curriculum development for all classrooms overseen by the Senior Teacher.Ensures Special Education Teachers have appropriate curriculum for their students and ensures the curriculum is being used appropriately.Parent Education provided as warranted.Follows Hawthorne Foundation’s established policies and procedures.Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.*MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION BENEFITS *RETIREMENT PLAN* EDUCATION INCENTIVES*LIFE INSURANCE/AD&D*403B PLAN*EOEJob Type: Full-TimeRequired education: Masters DegreeRequired experience (if applicable): 1 year experience, willingness to complete Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) training modules, an ability and willingness to train and supervise teacher aides, ability to model appropriate classroom behavior, sensitivity to the communication, academic, and social needs of students with developmental disabilities at all levels of independence.Required license or certification (if applicable): New York State Teaching Certificate-Special Education and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and NYS Office of Professions Behavior Analyst Licensure.-School Building Leader (SBL) Certification a plus.
Teacher
Hawthorne Country Day Sch
New York City
Annual wage
Fixed