School Services - Special Education Teacher - $2,181 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a travel job in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
• Discipline: School Services
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 42 weeks
• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift: 7.5 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher (SPED) that is certified in the state of practice to work in a school setting. This is a contract, full time position.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in General Special Education
• Certificates & Licenses: Must hold or be eligible to hold NH Special Education Teacher Certification
• Preferable Qualifications: Master’s Degree and/or advanced endorsement and experience as a special education teacher/case manager

Skills:

• applying assessment instruments
• operating standard office equipment, including using pertinent software applications and databases (i.e., Google products, NHSEIS, Performance Tracker, AIMSweb, etc.) 
• preparing and maintaining accurate records
• exhibiting tact and patience 
• organization skills
• time management skills
• communicates professionally with respect, sensitivity, and clarity
• operates in the parameters of the position only

Knowledge:

• child development and age-appropriate activities/behaviors 
• cognitive styles, beliefs, emotional states 
• current and emerging augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology 
• research-based instructional strategies and interventions
• FERPA, IDEA, NH Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Abilities:

• maintaining confidentiality
• adapting or flexibility to changing work priorities
• establishing and maintaining constructive and collaborative relationships with school-wide committees and staff members
• promoting the development of students' self-determination
• promoting leadership skills of students' families by connecting them with community-based self-advocacy and community resources

Essential Functions:

• Instructs students to improve their success in academic, interpersonal/social, and daily living skills through the use of research-based interventions; as well as to progress in the general education curriculum
• Develops and maintains IEPs, accompanying and required special education paperwork for providing coordinated and cohesive support for students that complies with the district, state, and federal requirements within mandated timelines
• Observes students in their general education learning environments
• Adapts classroom instructional assignments to provide students with instructional materials that address Individual Education Programs (IEPs) within established lesson plans both in the general and special education settings
• Administers and interprets curriculum-based assessments and/or subject-specific assessments for assessing student competency levels and/or developing and monitoring IEPs 
• Administers developmental assessments as needed for assessing student competency levels and/or developing and monitoring IEPs
• Administers, under supervision, first aid, and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g., tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) to provide appropriate care for children as assigned
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations and students’ achievements, at least as frequently as report cards are issued; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment; and communicate progress on IEP goals and objectives
• Collaborates and consults with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources to improve the overall quality of student outcomes and achieve established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Maintains confidentiality of student and family information and educational records as outlined in FERPA
• Manages student behavior to provide a safe and optimal learning environment and facilitates the development of effective strategies for use by the student and staff
• Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g., classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment and implementation of IEP goals

About Centra:

Centra Healthcare`s mission is to provide unparalleled service enabling healthcare professionals to concentrate on caring for America. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional`s criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Mileage reimbursement to assignment (if applicable)
• Highly competitive pay package
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Direct deposit and weekly pay
• CEU reimbursement
• Medical credentials reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• The opportunity to make sure that the career you choose is a good fit before committing to a permanent scenario
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Housing accommodations or Lodging per diems (if you qualify for reimbursements)
• Flexibility of work schedule, including guaranteed hours (if applicable)
• Assignment completion bonuses (if applicable)

Please apply online for this fantastic opportunity. We look forward to assisting you in finding an optimal position.

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #876455. Pay package is based on 7.5 hour shifts and 37.5 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Special Education Teacher (SPED) School