RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and provide rigorous, engaging instruction addressing student Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and NYS curriculum standards.
• Use culturally and linguistically responsive practices to instruct students of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers and support staff to provide a team-oriented approach.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, strengths, and needs.
• Prepare trimester and annual progress reports.
• Complete student IEPs, including present levels of performance, goals and classroom accommodations using Frontline IEP (formerly IEP Direct).
• Collect and record data regarding student progress toward IEP goals.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology as needed to address student needs.
• Participate in Instructional Support Team (IST) meetings to provide pre-referral strategies and interventions to support students in general education settings.
• Use a variety of interventions to support progress towards goals before considering more restrictive placements.
• Implement data-driven interventions to address gaps in learning due to COVID-19 pandemic.
• Demonstrate a reflective mindset towards his/her instructional practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:                         

• Support/training for teachers, related service providers, support staff in data collection and implementation of behavior management strategies
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans and/or positive behavior support plans
• Progress monitoring of behavior intervention plans
• Crisis response and staff training
• Parent training
• Conducting/facilitating team meetings
• Participation at CSE meetings to report on data collection, progress toward goals