Special Education Teacher Job at International Institute for the Brain, New York, NY

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  • International Institute for the Brain
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Special Education Teacher

Salary Range:

$65,000-$80,000 (based on years of experience)

Reports to:

Deputy Director of Special Education; Director of Special Education

Job Type:

Full time (in person; no remote/hybrid)

Position Summary:

The Special Education Teacher at iBRAIN-Academy, under the direction of the Deputy Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education, is a licensed professional and an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that serves iBRAIN-Academy students. This individual provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, functions as the principal of the classroom, and evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives as it pertains to annual IEPs and quarterly progress reports. The Special Education Teacher also participates as part of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds.

Location(s):

New York (Manhattan or Brooklyn; iBRAIN-Academy campus)

Responsibilities:

Oversee a classroom of 6 to 8 school-aged children with brain injuries and/or brain-based disorders with a wide range of impairments
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student's therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, and teachers of the visually impaired
Communicate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis (e.g., weekly calls, coordination of home services)
Provide direction and supervision to the teaching assistants and paraprofessionals in the classroom
Prepare and manage daily session notes on iBRAIN's electronic database, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), quarterly progress reports, and weekly parent updates for each student
Participate in IEP meetings
Participate in research initiatives and quarterly Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds Presentations
Employ appropriate assessment tools/metrics to assess students, identify goals and measure progress
Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons that increase students' communication, social, academic, vocational, self-care and life skills
Prepare lesson plans and implement differentiated, direct Instruction to students both individually and in small groups
Maintain confidentiality for school records
Participate, as needed, in common planning meetings for assigned students
Identify at least 3 knowledge gaps and/or competency areas annually, and share them with the iBRAIN Postgraduate Continuing Education Program

Minimum Qualifications:

Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities 1-6, or Early Childhood and Students with Disabilities B-2, or Permanent Special Education Certification Required
Master's degree in special education or related field required
A minimum of 2 years of classroom experience working with children with special needs/brain-based disorders preferred
Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently
Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team
Research experience is preferred
Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE E-learning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website.
Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Salary Range:

$65,000- $80,000 (based on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 65,000.00 80,000.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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