Special Education Teacher (37692)

Job DetailsLevel

• ExperiencedJob
• Location:
• East
• Flatbush
• Early
• Childhood
• Center -
• Brooklyn,
• NY 11203Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• Masters
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $66,650.06 - $90,486.50
• SalaryJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: EducationBirch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond; Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime. Birch Family Services educators work in a supportive and collaborative environment. They enjoy direct access to leadership and the opportunity to have a voice in how we make a direct and lasting impact on the children and their families. The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate classroom activities in an innovative educational setting based on established performance standards and best practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION Serve as a collaborative leader of the classroom team providing instruction in a variety of settings, uses effective instructional techniques customized to individual students goals and objectives; provides appropriate instruction to other classroom staff. Effectively organizes classroom environment, instructional materials, and schedule to match and maximize learning, including maintaining clean and organized work and common areas. Utilize appropriate assessment tools and ongoing data collection to (a) to develop and implement goals and objectives for each child, (b) to measure and communicate present level of performance, and (c) to make referrals as necessary. Adhere to the school philosophy regarding behavior management and implements all relevant techniques appropriately. Understand his/her role in language and communication facilitation and appropriately utilizes techniques for each child. Conducts or participates in all activities and meetings relevant to the position or required by supervisor (e.g., Initial and Annual Reviews; Parent/Teacher Conferences, Open School Night, Home Visits, Parent Center meetings; Team, Department and Classroom Meetings, etc.). Complies with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and completes and submits within designated timeframes all necessary documentation for regulatory and funding agencies. Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies.

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