Job Description

Special Education Teachers
At The Arc Erie County NY, we love our students, staff and our jobs! We are always striving to achieve wherever we are and play a huge hand in shaping the future of our students. We are looking for innovative, creative and problem-solving people who can help shape our culture by a forward-looking agency that's proud of our legacy.
Job Summary
We are seeking Special Education (SPED) Teachers for our School Age program in Cheektowaga, NY.
The successful candidate:

• Evaluates students with disabilities skills and determine their educational needs
• Modify general lessons to meet students' needs
• Create activities that are specific to each student's abilities
• Participates with team members (Therapists, Assistant Principals, Principal) in assuring continuity between education & home environment
• Supervises a Teacher Assistant(s) in implementing student objectives

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Master's degree in special education

• PLUS, Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education OR
• Provisional/Initial New York State Certification in Special Education.
• Master's Degree level teachers are expected to perform in the above-mentioned responsibilities with greater independence and efficiency than that of a bachelor's degree level teacher.
• Bachelor's degree in special education

• PLUS, Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education
• OR a Provisional/Initial New York State Certification in Special Education
• Skills: sensitivity, respect, cooperation, willingness to learn new things

Position Perks

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
• $5,000 Retention Bonus
• Affordable benefits (medical, dental, vision & life insurance)
• $29.12-$34.50 per hour based on type of degree, initial or permanent NYS certification, and years of Special Education experience
• Automatic Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tremendous work-life balance (No Nights, Weekends or Holidays worked!)
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-demand pay
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• On the job, paid training
• Employer 403b w/ matching contribution
• Employee discounts

Full is listed below:
Job Title:
Special Education Teacher
Department:
Education Program
Job Grade:
5
Job Code:
117
Position Summary:
Plans and implements instructional program for each child assigned to him/her. Communicates regularly with parents and other team members concerning each child's needs.
Reporting Relationship:
Receives general supervision from the Assistant Principal. Gives direct supervision to Teacher Assistant(s), Aide(s), Substitute Teacher Assistants/Aide(s) and volunteer(s).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Individualized Educational Program.

• Assess and prescribe appropriate educational and behavioral objectives for each child.
• Evaluate results of educational programs and reassess children's needs.
• Provide supportive and consistent learning experiences for children.
• With other teaching specialists, assess and monitor individual social and personal needs of children to assure that each child is receiving all necessary services. Participate with Team members in assuring continuity between the educational and home environments.
• Immediately report all accidents/incidents to appropriate staff members and complete all required paperwork.
• Assist students while in the water during swimming programs.
• Initiate, schedule and conduct IEP conferences as appropriate.
• Upon request of supervisor attend CPSE/CSE meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records in accordance with legal requirements and agency policy and procedures.
• Consultation and Supervision

• Supervise teacher aides and assistants in implementing individual objectives.
• Supervise volunteers in implementing individual objectives.
• Participate in staff, parent, and ad hoc committee meetings for the purpose of assuring maximum educational opportunities for children.
• Participate in in-service training activities.
• Utilize agency Employee Handbook and department program handbook.
• Assist and supervise student teachers and interns.
• Equipment Management

• Submit an annual inventory of supplies and equipment to Assistant Principal (s).
• Project future need of supplies and equipment in a timely manner.
• Recommend purchases to the Assistant Principal.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Master's Degree in Special Education PLUS a Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education OR a Provisional/Initial New York State Certification in Special Education. Master's Degree level teachers are expected to perform in the above mentioned responsibilities with greater independence and efficiency than that of a Bachelor's Degree level teacher.
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Special Education PLUS a Permanent/Professional New York State Certification in Special Education OR a Provisional/Initial New York State Certification in Special Education
PLUS
Must have thorough knowledge of principles and practices of curriculum development for children with developmental disabilities. Ability to plan, implement and document individualized educational programming. Demonstrate understanding and application of behavior management techniques. Ability to supervise other staff members.
Sensitivity and respect for children with developmental disabilities and their families at all times. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Willingness to accept and perform duties and responsibilities not ordinarily associated with the position in cases of emergency or when unusual or unpredictable circumstances arise. Willingness to grow and further develop personal and professional performance. Willingness to attend specific training as may be required by the position and/or recommended by supervisor. Demonstrated skill in formulating and documenting appropriate behavioral objectives for children with children with exceptional needs.
Essential Job Functions:

• Physical demands and Exposure Risk outlined on attached form (A)
• Mental Requirements:

The ability to read; write in a legible, grammatically correct manner; analyze, memorize, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgement, have good math skills, spatial aptitude, sequencing & decision making skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions and understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions. The ability to maintain auditory and visual supervision of students.

• Human Relations Skills:

The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive and professional manner, demonstrate the ability to be a leader/supervisor and serve as an appropriate role model to staff members. Work independently as well as cooperatively with others. Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly. Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner. Adhere to and administer Agency's policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times. Ability to handle information discretely understanding strict rules of confidentiality.

• Equipment Operation:

The ability to operate normal household appliances; ability to operate office equipment, such as, computer, copier, fax machine, etc.
Agency Principles:

• All staff members will assure and demonstrate the promotion of fundamental rights and protections for the people that we support. These include practices that treat people with dignity and respect at all times, ensure safety, best possible health/well-being and provide the person with continuity and personal security through the use of natural supports, positive relationships and opportunities for integration in the community. Staff members should also advocate and work toward assisting the people we support through person-centered planning to achieve the personal outcome goals that they have chosen by facilitating the plans and positive supports necessary to assist the person in progressing toward each outcome.
• Demonstrates the agency values of integrity, respect, responsibility, trust, teamwork, positive attitude, learning and honesty in working with students (persons), families, colleagues and members of our community.
• Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

This position is EXEMPT from the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standard Act.
The Arc Erie County New York retains the right to change this job description at any time.

Skills Required