Special Education Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

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Our Victory Learning Center Programs offers specialized educational services for students who are diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. There are three separate sites conveniently located in Lackawanna, NY, with a fourth site opening! Our schools service students ages 5-21, who are residentially placed or are referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

To learn more about our school-based Victory Learning Center Programs, click here: https://www.victoryed.org/

Additional Information:

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

• Schedule: Monday- Friday 730a-330p

• Salary: Based on certified years of experience

• If uncertified, the salary is: $61,800/annually

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FLSA

Exempt

Pay Type

Salary

Salary Grade

4A

Reports to:

Principal

Job Summary:

The Victory Learning Center will include working with students that are diagnosed on the Autism spectrum with mental health concerns and developmental or intellectual disabilities. The Special Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental illness in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creation and oversight of an instructional environment utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.

Essential Job Duties:

• Creates an educational climate that promotes success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety and stimulation.

• Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Education Department Learning Standards.

• Creates an Individual Education Plan (IEP) utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis protocols to establish goals and objectives.

• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students based upon their IEP.

• Create activity schedules, daily schedules, as appropriate.

• Supervises Special Education Technicians in the delivery of Discrete Trial Training, Verbal Behavior Intervention, Pivotal Response Training, etc.

• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of: subject matter, ability to think critically, and individualized instruction.

• Implement and monitor effectiveness of behavior management plans in collaboration with Behavior Technicians, Special Education Technicians, BCBA, BCaBA.

• Act as leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.

• Conduct regular team meetings and participate in multidisciplinary meetings, as required.

• Complete log notes based on student goals as per the IEP (progress and/or regression).

• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports on all students that are distributed to parents and other providers, as appropriate.

• Complete Annual Review Reports/Amendments/Regression Statements (including writing appropriate observable and measurable child centered goals).

• Participate in and share appropriate information at CSE meetings, treatment team meetings, etc.

• Upon discharge of student from program, provide receiving providers with copies of behavior plans, communication boards, CD of materials that include any programs the youth is working on, description and pictures of sensory breaks, daily schedule, social skills materials, PECS binder/board template, IEP, discharge summary.

• Mentor and train new teachers as requested by supervisor.

• Maintain client confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.

Skills:

• Computer skills

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

• Knowledge of use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication Devices

Competencies:

• Communication: Oral and written

• Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

• Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Education:

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor`s Degree in Education, however a Master’s Degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum Experience: 3-5 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities. Previous working experience working with Autistic clients preferred, but not required.

Required License/Registration/ Certification:

• NYS Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities

• If uncertified, must obtain NYS Teaching Certification in Students with Disabilities within 2 years of hire date

Training:

• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines

• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)

• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals

Physical Requirements:

• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Employment Indicator Full Time

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Hiring Min Rate 71,800 USD

Hiring Max Rate 85,000 USD