Job Description:
Special education teachers work with children who have a variety of disabilities. The various types of disabilities that may qualify individuals for special education programs include specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments. Students are classified under one of the categories, and special education teachers are prepared to work with specific groups. Special education teachers use various techniques to promote learning. Depending on the disability, teaching methods can include individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. When students need special accommodations to take a test, special education teachers see that appropriate ones are provided, such as having the questions read orally or lengthening the time allowed to take the test.
Special education teachers help to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student. The IEP sets personalized goals for the student and is tailored to that student’s individual needs and ability. Teachers review the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and the student’s general education teachers. Teachers work closely with parents to inform them of their child’s progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at home.
Responsibilities:
Assess developmental functioning level and learning styles of students, utilizing appropriate standardized testing tools.
Write appropriate annual goals, behavioral objectives, and intervention strategies.Participate in CSE meetings.
Evaluate student progress on an on-going basis, which includes maintaining anecdotal and data records.
Prepare weekly lesson plans incorporating IEP goals, to be submitted the Friday before the plan week.
Plan individual, small and large group instruction opportunities.Maintain accurate attendance records, calling home for each absence, obtain absence notes
Education :
Masters Degree in Special Education
Must be New York State Certified
Experience:
Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred
Benefits:
Competitive Salaries
Healthcare Options
Pension Plan
Retirement Savings
Tuition Assistance
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