Job Specifications:
Current NYS Special Education Teacher Certification
Work experience of at least 2 consecutive years of teaching children with disabilities preferred - new grads will be considered if NYS certified.
Necessary knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the students
Understanding of child development
Compassionate understanding of and genuine concern for children with multiple disabilities and their families
Ability to communicate with students, staff members, and parents in a cordial and professional manner
Ability to work in an educational setting in a confidential and professional manner
Daily lifting, movement and transferring of students is required
Team/mechanical lifting of students and or equipment and materials
Movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices is required
Other physical activities may be required
Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary
Physical contact with and/or possible exposure to bodily fluids may occur
This is a 12 month position.
Purpose:
Provides assistance to the administrative team in pursuing educational goals for students by the implementation of each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Essential Duties:
Serves as the primary team leader in all aspects of educational programming through collaboration and consultation with other disciplines
Oversees the provision of a therapeutic and educational environment through individual and small group instruction, designing individual modifications as needed and coordinating the learning needs of each student
Assists in direct student care as needed including lifting, feeding, toileting and busing
Produces lesson plans, documents classroom activities and educational progress of students through data collection, recording daily activities, behavior, affect, and mood of students while in class
Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, referral sources and the general public
Participates in staff growth and professional development activities
Completes other related tasks as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Special education school
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Special education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Amherst, NY 14226: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
