Special Education Teacher - The International Academy of Hope (iHOPE) : Job Details

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Oversees a classroom of school-aged children (ages 3 21) with brain-based disabilities and/or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups.

Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.

Collaborates with each students school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student.

Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) process including IEP meetings and team meetings, or legal hearings, when necessary and appropriate.

Communicates and collaborates and/or meets with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their childs activities and progress.

Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and/or Associate Special Education Teachers in their classroom.

Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.

Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

Current certification and registration as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (grades B-2, 1-6, 7-12 and/or All Grades) or Permanent Special Education Certification, issued by the New York State Education Department; or

Bachelors degree in education or closely related field and active pursuit of masters level education in a New York State Registered Program for Special Education Teachers Certificate (or equivalent), with anticipated completion and receipt of certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities within 5 (five) years of appointment; and two (2) years of experience in childcare, social services, healthcare and/or other school-based role.

Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills

Ability to take initiative, multi-task & meet deadlines

Highly flexible personality type

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

Masters degree in special education strongly preferred

Current NYS certification and registration as a teacher in special education (Students with Disabilities, Permanent in Special Education, etc.)

Previous experience with school-aged children with special needs