Special Education Teacher

Company Overview
Athletes Global Corporation is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative services that empower youth, families, and communities worldwide. Our mission is to foster leadership, self-reliance, and success through dynamic programs that make a meaningful difference.

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Special Education Teacher to join our team! In this vital role, you will develop and implement tailored educational plans for students with diverse learning needs, including those with disabilities such as autism and developmental delays. Your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire students to reach their full potential while fostering a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Teacher will include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, organizes, and implements instructional activities tailored to meet each student's individual educational goals and developmental needs.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments and prepares IEPs or IFSPs in accordance with regulatory and programmatic standards.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term educational objectives and progress for assigned students.
• Participates in initial evaluations, intake processes, and transition planning for students moving between programs or educational settings.
• Designs and adapts lesson plans, instructional materials, classroom layout, and environmental modifications to promote accessibility and engagement.
• Monitors, records, and evaluates student attendance, participation, and progress; prepares periodic progress and annual reports in compliance with agency and district requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality and dignity of all students, ensuring privacy and respect in all interactions and documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, parent conferences, annual reviews, and staff meetings to ensure coordinated service delivery and collaborative decision-making.
• Provides supervision, coaching, and evaluation of Teacher Assistants, including recruitment, training, scheduling, performance feedback, and, when necessary, progressive discipline.
• Supports curriculum development and contributes to program enhancement initiatives.
• Provides mentorship and training to student teachers and new instructional staff as assigned.
• Assists students with daily living skills as needed, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility support.
• Implements universal precautions and safety protocols at all times.
• Participates in extracurricular activities, field trips, and community-based instruction to promote student learning and socialization.
• Ensures classroom materials, supplies, and equipment are appropriately requested, maintained, and utilized.
• Communicates regularly with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, classroom activities, and strategies for home support.
• Collaborates with program leadership and agency personnel to address programmatic needs, challenges, and improvements.
• Participates in professional development and in-service training to remain current on best practices in special education and instructional strategies.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field and integrates new evidence-based practices into the classroom.
• Substitutes in another classroom as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries, concerns or complaints from employees and customers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Basic understanding of statistics.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to resolve conflicts and mediate stressful situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is also required to use a computer and other technology for an extended period, which includes typing, navigating software, and using communication tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent use of a mouse and keyboard, as well as the ability to focus on screen-based tasks, is essential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office setting with little or no discomfort due to noise or temperature. Some walking, bending and standing required to photocopy, access files and so forth; work may be performed under pressure and may be, at times, mentally fatiguing; ability to sit for long periods of time necessary.

• Master's Degree in Special Education required.
• New York State Certification in Special Education (Birth-2nd Grade).
• Must meet all current New York State Education Department certification and regulatoryrequirements.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines andmanage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, educational software, and related technology tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, families, colleagues, andexternal partners.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solve effectively within an educational setting.
• Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality for student and staff information.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Join us in making a positive impact by inspiring young minds! This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of children while working within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in special education.