Special Education Teacher jobs in Huntington, NY

Qualifications:

BA Certified Teacher-Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and NYS teaching certification in Special Education.

Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

Interest in working with developmentally disabled individuals is required.

Must possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

The Teacher sets up the classroom, structures the schedule, and follows procedures in setting up program books and data collection systems for the purpose of implementing the IEPs of the students in the class.

The Teacher develops and uses appropriate or recommended behavior management systems, behavior support plans, reinforcement schedules, positive teaching techniques etc in accordance with DDI policy.

The Teacher plans and implements a daily structured program, incorporating activities to achieve IEP goals and activities to promote generalization.

The Teacher prepares and maintains required records and paperwork (IE attendance, student program books, lesson plans, daily data, graphed data summaries, parent communication notebooks, anecdotal records, progress reports, educational evaluation, recommended IEP, etc.)

The Teacher communicates regularly with parents/CRP regarding student progress via written communication, phone contacts, school meetings, etc. 

The Teacher attends and passes all required trainings, staff meetings, in-services, team meetings, quarterly review meetings, CSE meetings, etc.

The Teacher assures the materials and environmental modifications needed to implement students’ IEP are available.

The Teacher is familiar with and acts in accordance with all policies contained in the Children’s Day Services Handbook for Staff.