REQUIREMENTS:

• NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities (All Grades)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Teacher is responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, taking attendance, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, leaving a clean classroom, and teaching the provided curriculum.
• Develop and present curriculum lesson plans in support of student IEPs (course materials and related activities) and assignments to students.
• Modifies existing instructional plans as necessary to accommodate individual students’ special needs.
• Assess, evaluate and track student performance and ongoing progress.
• Build and manage trusting relationships with students, parents, and school staff. 
• Keep parents informed of student progress through regular communication on IEP progress and feedback.
• Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student.
• Provide in-class and at-home assignments based on the lesson plans.
• Collaborate with teachers on building, evolving lesson plans for a more consistent student learning experience.
• Develop new ideas and concepts through a variety of strategies to help students uncover new ideas of their own.
• Working with students individually if they need extra help and support.