SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Job Description

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in the Whitney Hall School program in a special education environment. This position will be accountable to the Principal and the Vice President of Education, and will work with the entire Children’s Center staff regularly. The Special Education Teacher is expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt

TECHNOLOGIES : Microsoft Office Suite

Accountable and responsible for the following results:

• Plan instructional activities for students which provide for individual differences and varying grade level expectations.
• Teach English, Math, Language Arts, Science and/or Health, Reading, Life Skills and Social Studies.
• Assess academic strengths and weaknesses of each student.
• Prepare a written IEP for each student in keeping with recommendations of the PPT.
• Prepare quarterly benchmark reports and semi-annual progress reports on students.
• Participate in PPTs, Treatment Teams and Case Conferences for assigned students.
• Uses a variety of teaching techniques that foster student involvement.
• Ensure adherence to student’s IEP and special education timelines for completing and reviewing evaluations and conducting annual IEP reviews.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions and procedures.
• Prepares records and reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Will be responsible for setting up substitute folders.
• Attends all CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trainings and recertifications and is be able to use techniques as needed.
• Maintains all required agency mandatory trainings.
• Participates in staff and departmental meetings, in-service training programs, and attends meetings as required, workshops, and conferences. Effectively utilizes supervision
• Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children's Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Boundary Code of Ethics.
• Performs any other related work assigned.
• Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed.
• Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by:
• Identifying inequities and bias, and appropriately raising concerns.
• Interacting with others respectfully.
• Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality.
• Maintains care, welfare, safety and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One to two years teaching or related experience desired. Ability to work in a special education setting with emotionally disturbed and learning disabled children and adolescents. Some knowledge of substance abuse issues is desired. Comprehensive and current knowledge in all subjects taught. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to differentiate instruction across a range of grade levels.

LICENSURE /

CERTIFICATIONS

Comprehensive Special Education K-12 (165)

Candidates eligible for DSAP will also be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions:

Light lifting (<20 lbs.) Standing Sitting Seeing

Moderate lifting (20 – 50 lbs.) Reaching Walking Hearing

Heavy lifting (>50 lbs) Bending Climbing Talking

Driving Repetitive Motion Push/Pulling

Other, specify:

The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids

Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions

CORE COMPETENCIES

Behaviors and skills employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals.

• Values/Ethics: Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.
• Communication: Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining composure.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple projects; determine project urgency, uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules task effectively.
• Team work: Readily sharing information, knowledge and personal strengths. Seek to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Computer: Ability to use computers and other forms of technology. Ability to learn required office software products.
• **Decision Making/Decisiveness: **Making and taking responsibility for, and demonstrating commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving the emerging problems.
• Leadership: Creating a working environment that promotes and encourages team members' participation to attain common and individual objectives. Leading by example.
• Project Management: The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.
• Strategic Thinking: Innovating through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities and potential of the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

7:45 AM - 3:15 PM