What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher- Special Education position at YAI?
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Key / Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Oversees a classroom of school-aged children (ages 3 - 21) with brain-based disabilities and / or with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (I / DD).
- Prepares lessons and teaches students, providing instructional and behavioral management support to students, both individually and in small groups.
- Incorporates social skills into daily lesson plans and activities.
- Collaborates with each student's school therapy team as necessary and appropriate, and implements therapy recommendations to support optimal treatment of the student.
- Prepares and appropriately documents annual academic goals for students and compiles quarterly progress reports; participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) process including IEP meetings and team meetings, or legal hearings, when necessary and appropriate.
- Communicates and collaborates and / or meets with parents on a regular basis and involves parents in their child's activities and progress.
- Provides direction, support and supervision to the paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and / or Associate Special Education Teachers in their classroom.
- Utilizes a multisensory approach incorporating art, music, and technology to design lessons to increase students' literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills.
- Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure / certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Compensation
60,000-$70,000 annually
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000
