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Special Education Teacher: HeartShare Human Services of New York

Job ID23
Company NameHeartShare Human Services of New York
Job CategoryEducation/Training; Non-Profit/Volunteer
LocationBrooklyn, NY
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Experience0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelMaster of Science
Date PostedSeptember 10, 2008 (Reposted Dec 1)
HeartShare Human Services of New York
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What We Do:

HeartShare Human Services of New York was founded in 1914 as an after-care agency for young adults aging out of orphanages. HeartShare helped them face the harsh realities of life-on their own-from finding a home to getting a job. As society’s needs have changed, so has HeartShare.

Today, HeartShare serves 17,000 children, adults, and families in more than 60 programs. Its services for individuals with developmental disabilities include: early childhood services for children ages 3-5, Universal Pre-Kindergarten for children age 4, a school-age program for children ages 5-14 with autism spectrum disorders and mental retardation, recreational opportunities for teens and adults, adult day services, residential services for adults, family support services, case management, and health and mental health services.

Additionally, HeartShare offers foster care and adoption services, after-school youth programs, family counseling, services for those affected by HIV/AIDS, and energy assistance programs.

Its mission is to nurture and support, with dignity and respect, children, adults and families in order to expand opportunities and enhance lives. Approximately 90% of all revenue goes directly to program services. HeartShare is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children and meets the standards of the Education and Research Foundation for the Better Business Bureau.

HeartShare continues to be a leader in providing caring, compassionate, and high-quality services to New York ’s children, adults, and families. For more information, visit www.heartshare.org, call (718) 422-4200, or email info@heartshare.org.


SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

Job Description:

Special education teachers work with children who have a variety of disabilities. The various types of disabilities that may qualify individuals for special education programs include specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, multiple disabilities, hearing impairments, orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments. Students are classified under one of the categories, and special education teachers are prepared to work with specific groups. Special education teachers use various techniques to promote learning. Depending on the disability, teaching methods can include individualized instruction, problem-solving assignments, and small-group work. When students need special accommodations to take a test, special education teachers see that appropriate ones are provided, such as having the questions read orally or lengthening the time allowed to take the test.

Special education teachers help to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student. The IEP sets personalized goals for the student and is tailored to that student’s individual needs and ability. Teachers review the IEP with the student’s parents, school administrators, and the student’s general education teachers. Teachers work closely with parents to inform them of their child’s progress and suggest techniques to promote learning at home.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess developmental functioning level and learning styles of students, utilizing appropriate standardized testing tools.
  • Write appropriate annual goals, behavioral objectives, and intervention strategies.Participate in CSE meetings.
  • Evaluate student progress on an on-going basis, which includes maintaining anecdotal and data records.
  • Prepare weekly lesson plans incorporating IEP goals, to be submitted the Friday before the plan week.
  • Plan individual, small and large group instruction opportunities.Maintain accurate attendance records, calling home for each absence, obtain absence notes

Education :

  • Masters Degree in Special Education
  • Must be New York State Certified

Experience:

  • Experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Healthcare Options
  • Pension Plan
  • Retirement Savings
  • Tuition Assistance

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