Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf values the learning styles, communication modalities and cultures of each individual student. The mission of our programs is to cultivate the potential in every student to thrive as a contributing member of society and inspiring a love of learning through direct access to communication. We aim to challenge and empower students to determine their own path in life based on their unique skills and abilities through a variety of provided opportunities.
Currently we have an opening for a Special Education Teacher for our students with special needs. The successful candidate will:
- Administer appropriate curriculum which is aligned with the NYS Standards providing appropriate modifications and adaptations as needed (or mandated by student IEP)
- Implements student IEP’s and maintains necessary data in a confidential manner
- Implements ABA/behavior management strategies and helps students learn in a supportive environment.
- Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all lessons and units, using a variety of instructional techniques and strategies to meet the needs of all students.
- Creates and maintains a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the classroom
- Analyzes student progress and implements lessons, activities and routines that will further allow for student progress
- Provides a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times and/or implement the Behavior Intervention Plan as written and stated in the IEP
- Works professionally and cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents and community and participates actively with other faculty and staff.
- Integrates technology into the instructional program
- Demonstrates knowledge, skill and ability to provide instruction in a secondary classroom.
- Guides the learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals
- Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
- Adheres to the communication styles and needs necessary of the students in the classroom as well as with all members of the school community
- Utilizes Teacher Assistant effectively throughout the day and leaves plans for TAs and substitute teachers in the event of absence from the classroom.
- Collaborates with appropriate staff on the development of present levels and goals (including benchmark as needed), and attends IEP meetings
- Implements behavior and intervention plans as identified by student need in accordance with school policy and input of student’s counselor and/or BCBA.
- Knows and follows fire drill and safety procedures
- Reads, understands and adheres to the school policy book, the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Teacher Job Description.
- Attends meetings and planned in-service trainings as needed.Required Skills/Ability:
- Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing population
- Knowledge of Disability Rights, laws and regulations
- Ability to communicate using American Sign Language or willingness to learn and show progress through formal evaluation
- Strong administrative skill profile exhibiting a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and the ability to organize work and manage time effectively
- Demonstrated experience in written presentation design and layout
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication; including the ability to effectively communicate and interface with all levels of employees as well as external customers
- Capable of handling and appropriately prioritizing requests from multiple sources, in a timely manner
- Resourceful and demonstrates a high level of independence and initiative to resolve issues and take on challenges as they arise
- Ability to identify needs and make recommendations for process improvements to increase efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential material
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn and become proficient at using other technology tools as required.Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited university
- Minimum of one year of experience supporting executive non-profit education, or deaf and disability services or equivalent combination of education and outlined experience •
- NYS Certification in Deaf Education
- NYS Certification in Grades Birth to 2
- NYS Certification in Grades 1 to 6
- NYS Certification in Special Education