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Brookville Center for Children's Services, Inc. Barbara C. Wilson Preschool (Woodbury, Nassau County, NY) Full Time / 12 months Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm (35 hours per week) Special Education Teacher II General Description: 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 of assigned children. Increase professional knowledge in areas relevant to children enrolled in program.
Special Education Teacher II Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: Professional Duties
Implement curriculum based on student's individualized needs; ensures health and safety of classroom environment. Plan daily lessons for large and small group activities based on IEP goals. Create an environment conducive to incidental teaching thereby using every opportunity to teach new, functional and appropriate skills. Have a working knowledge of the New York State Standards for Special Education. Administer New York State Alternate Assessment to assigned students when required. Screen incoming children and prepare educational observation forms. Complete annual update of each student including current levels of performance, recommended goals for upcoming school year and developmental check lists. Attend CPSE/CSE meetings to coordinate therapeutic and educational interventions by teleconference. Communicate with parents in writing via communication book, by phone and in person regarding students' progress. Establish and implement appropriate education strategies to meet needs of assigned students. Perform related duties, as required. Evaluate assigned students. Address significant behavioral situations through the use of positive reinforcement behavioral management plans and/or seek assistance from the school psychologist. Maintain daily anecdotal and data collection sheets for each goal on the IEP. Complete plan books two weeks in advance. Complete substitute kit within two weeks from the start of school. Update as needed. Submit report cards on each student quarterly. Classroom Environment Management
Oversee and manage assigned teacher assistant/aides in all areas of educational day. Responsible for health and safety of classroom environment. Establish appropriate and effective communication with parents of assigned students. Conduct monthly meetings with classroom staff. Clearly post allergies and medication for each student (using first names only). Evaluate teacher aides/assistants in classroom. Create and post individual assignments for all teacher assistants/aides in classroom. Professional Behavior
Cooperate and conduct self at all times in a manner appropriate to an education settings. Adhere to program-specific policies and procedures. Participate in program-wide activities and act in an appropriate manner. Participate in activities and seek support to enhance knowledge in areas pertinent to students in assigned class and in program. Assist student teachers in learning to be effective educators. Professional Development
Attend and participate in required in-services. Attend and participate in supervisory sessions as requested. Be proficient in adminstering standardized testing for the purpose of assessing student ability level. Lead interdisciplinary team meetings with student's parents and therapists to discuss progress, strategies, behaviors, updates, concerns, medical, etc. as well as goals. Collaborate with each student's clinical service providers to ensure a comprehensive program for each student. Train classroom staff on the implementation of education and clinical goals. Adheres to general policies of the organization/regulators, including:
Code of Ethical Conduct. Emergency/disaster preparedness protocols. Fire prevention / safety protocols. In-service education program requirements. Policies and procedures (attendance, punctuality, appearance, professional attitude, etc). Job-related self-development education activities. Infection control practices and procedures. Annual physical examination and Mantoux testing. Performs other related duties, as required:
Demonstrate understanding of the needs of students and visitors for each specific age group. Address safety and psychological needs fo the special age groups, as appropriate, in the performance of work activities. Address the needs of special groups, hearing impaired, physically challenged and various issues relating to the program and facility. Maintain student and family confidentiality. Refrain from discussing the student in front of him/her. 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. Exhibit the 'At Your Service' attitude, i.e. smile, use positive eye contact, and be friendly, open and approachable. Respond quickly to student and/or parent/guardian's request, refer to appropriate member of the care team, if necessary, and inform supervisor of actions taken. Promote positive co-worker relationships, teamwork and cooperation. Work collaboratively and be respectful of others. Take individual responsibility for providing outstanding service quality. Special Education Teacher II Qualifications: Master's Degree in Special Education (Birth-Grade 2) is required. New York State Certification in Special Education is required. Knowledge of Early Childhood Education. Knowledge of Child Development. Minimum one year early childhood related experience to plan individual education plans to meet the special needs of each child is preferred. Prior early childhood teaching experience with a special education preschool is preferred. Physical aspects may include, but are not limited to, lifting and transferring of a student.
Benefits of working as a Special Educ II-BCCS in Woodbury, NY:
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