Special Education Teacher

• Salary: $50 per hour

• Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Benefits Available - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

• School Age & Preschool

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator provides quality services to special education students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation with general education staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Teacher provides programming

• The Special Education Teacher conducts individualized criterion referenced inventories of behavior repertoires (assessments) for all students on an annual basis.

• The Specialist Education Teacher presents individualized instruction to all students with a minimum per student and measures, graphs, and analyzes all students progress on all IEP objectives on a daily basis.

• The Teacher analyzes student progress on a daily or moment to moment basis and working closely with Behavior Analyst Supervisors to design phase and change and note objectives for each individual student.

• The Teacher works with Behavior Analyst Supervisor on the development of curricula and behavior procedures to be followed in the class

Supervision

• Supervises and guides teacher aids in the application of behavioral techniques

• The Teacher ensures that programs are followed, and data recorded appropriately

• Models appropriate classroom behavior for all classroom standards

Evaluation

• The Special Education Teacher assesses students' abilities according to their performance on criterion-referenced assessments, authentic assessments, and instructional objectives.

• Constructs on-going analysis of problems and progress in IEP programs.

• Reviews communication, academic, and social progress of student at CSE meetings, annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meetings.

• Maintain an up-to-date account of students' educational progress (IEP updates and student progress reports) and analyzes program data on a daily basis.

• Completes IEP Packets for all students for NY State requirements

• Cooperatively reviews all class grouping lists and evaluates requests for reassignments with Behavior Analyst Supervisors, specialists, and teachers of students involved.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred

• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations

• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred

• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred

• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.