MTVN0259060-0070
2023-02-06T00:00:00
2023-02-28T00:00:00
TEACHER – SPECIAL EDUCATION Qualifications:Appropriate NYS certification in Special Education, SWD 1-6, orSWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12 General Performance ResponsibilitiesFacilitates the learning activities of exceptional children (Students with Specific Learning Challenges, Speech/Language Impairments, Intellectually Delayed, Emotional Disturbance, Other Health Impairments, Autism, Hearing Impairments, Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, and Traumatic Brain Injury)in the attainment of grade-level, subject, school, and system objectivesUtilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies, devices, and methods.Works with small and large instructional groupsFunctions effectively as a staff member of the school communityMajor ResponsibilitiesInstructionTeaches grade level or content areaProvides adequate educational experiences to enable each student to develop, interpret, and transmit ideas effectively.Provides opportunities for each student to develop the ability to solve problems, think critically, and to study effectively.Classroom ManagementEstablishes a classroom climate conducive to effective learning and studySystemizes clerical and record-keeping duties so that instructional process is uninterruptedGuidance and CounselingAssists each student in dealing with academic problemsWorks closely with guidance counselors and instructional teams on specific problems of individual studentsSchool Organization and AdministrationContributes to continuous improvement of educational program by initiating suggestions for staff considerationServes on committeesProfessional DevelopmentEngages in appropriate studies and activities to improve professional competenceContributes to solution of educational problems of the school districtSchool/Community RelationsWorks closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students Case Manager ResponsibilitiesThe special education teacher's responsibilities not only include teaching. Their job also requires case management of their students as a whole. This includes all paperwork related to the students and plans for intervention. The case manager is legally responsible for following the terms of a child's IEP to provide the services recommended by the CSE. As the Case Manager for a group of students, the case manager:Updates, manages, and ensures the full implementation of IEPsAssesses progress periodically throughout the school year based on the district's progress reporting time frame.Ensures that progress reports are being completed, based on goals and by those individuals addressing the goals.Ensures that parents receive an updated copy of the goals with the progress marked as well as any additional notes or paperwork related to the ongoing assessment.Ensures that parents are involved in the planning and implementation of the IEP process.Ensures that the general education teacher is implementing modifications and strategies prescribed in the IEP.Provides services to students within the general education classroom and works with the general education teachers as co-teachers.Collaborates with general education teachers in all planning and changes to an IEP when they are working with students with IEPs.Meets periodically with students to assess and discuss students' progress challenges and needs to meet their goals and/or objectives.Meets with parents, students, various educators and/or clinicians working with students.Reviews progress reports for their students thorough out the school year.Advocates for students and works with all stakeholders. Reports to: Building Principal; Responsible to the Special Education Supervisor, and the Director of Special Education
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Mt. Vernon
Lower Hudson Valley
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