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Developmental Disabilities Institute Early Childhood Float Special Education Teacher MA in Medford, New York
Description
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Special Education
NYSED certification in Special Education
Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities:
Evaluate, assess and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills
Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goals
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors
Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner
Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff
Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professional, staff and families
Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies
Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, inservice training or higher education
Other duties as assigned
Essential Physical Demands:
Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing