SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, SENIOR

Job Summary

• To provide support, strategies, and appropriate intervention and supervision for the preschool staff, programs, and children and their families in the context of a preschool setting.

Responsibilities

Performs services in at least two of the three clinical areas Independent in all three areas : (Screening, Early Intervention, Preschool).

Formulates child specific long and short term goals consistent with IEP format within a transdisciplinary context.

Demonstrates the ability to use a variety of strategies to communicate appropriate clinical information regarding caseload or other clinical assignment : (Presentations / Demonstrations, Meetings,Handouts).

Completes documentation within established time frames including but not limited to diagnostic reports, progress notes, lesson plans, and annual reports according to program requirements and mandates. Completed documentation meets timeliness standards 91% of the time or greater.

Completes two special assignments examples include : (Manages a site / facility for children and families, Manages safety, Manages infection control implementations, Manages staff conflict resolution, Manages audit).

Provides formal clinical mentorship and / or supervision for ED., OT, or PT for al least one staff member. Mentorship activities could be specific clinical area of expertise. Performs above support activities with two or more staff members per year

Qualifications / Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience.

EDUCATION

Masters Degree in Special Education;

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Meets NYSED Department requirements as described by position and as required for program.

Required

Preferred

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