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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Special Education Teacher in Depew, New York
Special Education Teacher
Beyond Learning Center
2049 George Urban Boulevard
Depew , NY 14043
Certified - Teaching - Special Education Teacher {SPED}
Job Number 3300046546
Start Date
Open Date
Closing Date
NYS Certification in Special Education is required.
Monday - Friday 7:30am-2:30pm
Bachelor's Degree - $50,000
Master's Degree or 5 + yrs of experience - $55,000
DIVISION:
Academic Services
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
JOB GRADE:
10 - Bachelor's Degree
11 - Master's Degree
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Provide education services for students with developmental disabilities. Provide direction and guidance to support staff; maintain records of student progress, and communicate effectively with families, students, staff and human services professionals.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to Principal
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Write specific lesson plans that adhere to the Common Core; are chronologically and developmentally appropriate; reflect differentiated instruction techniques; incorporate technology, and are creative.
Develop Individualized Education Plans ("IEPs") in accordance with current New York State Education and Beyond Support Network practice, procedures and policies.
Formulate long-term goals and short-term objectives and implement all goals on each student's
Assure that IEP mandates are fulfilled and document progress toward goals on the IEP.
Makes appropriate academic recommendations as a result of testing, professional judgment and students' needs.
Engages students in activities that are interesting, meaningful and individualized to reflect each student's developmental level.
Help each student to mature academically, emotionally and
Provide care and instruction to promote a safe environment for students and
Ensure a clean and orderly work
Provide information about each student's progress to appropriate family members and human service
Attend CPSE-CSE meetings that may occur outside an employee's regularly scheduled work
Ensure that supplemental classroom aides and teacher assistants work productively as part of the classroom
Ensure that policies and procedures are being adhered
Promptly reporting instances of policy and procedure deviations to the Principal or designee.
Ensure that staff are engaged in classroom, and performing all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
Ensures that students' augmentative communication devices are utilized throughout the day by all classroom staff.
Assume responsibility for the management of the class, students and staff, at all times.
Provide clear and succinct direction to students and
Utilize Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) procedures.
Advocate for each student and
Organize and maintain daily, weekly and/or monthly notes, reports and/or records required for each
Use data collection systems as directed by IEP Coordinator and/or behavior staff.
Foster student's independence ensuring that student achieves the greatest level of independence possible and appropriate for that particular student.
Ensure that verbal and written communications including tone, demeanor, and content with students, staff, and parents are at all times professional, appropriate and respectful.
Models and demonstrates expected student behavior.
Establish an effective data collection and charting system to monitor students'
Instruct student and family in treatment and procedures to be continued at home.
Participates in staff training, in-services, committee and departmental team meetings.
Refers students and their families to community resources and services.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with other staff members and members of the instructional team.
Submits maintenance requests when necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the room and its content.
Consistently comply with all agency policies and procedures.
Constantly maintain high professional standards with regard to personal behavior and interactions with other staff, families, districts and the community at large.
Perform other duties as requested by the Principal and/or Director of Education.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
High level of written and oral
High level of interpersonal
High level of behavior management
High level of knowledge of educational principles, especially those that apply to students with
Possess good time management
Knowledge of computers to prepare monthly lessons and progress reports and educational materials
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Minimum: Must possess a Bachelor's of Arts or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Education. Preferably Special Education. Provisional special education teacher certification (either from the New York State Educational Department or accepted by them.) Permanent certification must be obtained and documentation substantiating same provided to the Agency within five years of provisional certification, unless a shorter duration is required by law.
BENEFITS
Paid holidays
Paid recess (approx. 7 weeks)
Paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental and vision Insurance
Agency paid life insurance and long-term disability
Supplemental insurance: short-term disability, life insurance, cancer care insurance, pet insurance
Auto & homeowner insurance discounts
Professional development reimbursement
Employee referral program
401k w/Agency match & more
PERKS
Mentor Program
Strong administrative support including:
Reimbursement for Classroom Supplies
Online subscriptions
Reimbursement for "Teachers Pay Teachers"
Small class sizes with TA/Aide support
Professional Development Reimbursement
You may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
Wellness program including:
On-Site fitness center -Free Weekly Yoga
Free twice weekly Cardio Dance
BEYOND SUPPORT NETWORK
It's more than a job…
It's…
Supporting others
A life/work balance
Developing YOU
Feeling Appreciated
Variety of Opportunities
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Itinerant Location 2049 George Urban Blvd., Depew, NY 14043
Appointment Status Permanent
Position Status Full time
Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}
Contact Person's Name Brenda Lofton
Contact Person's Title Senior HR Generalist
Contact Person's Phone 716-901-8716
Contact Person's Email blofton@beyondwny.org
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