1. Participates in the formulation of an Individualized Educational Program for each student.2. Analyzes each student's specific academic and affective needs based on the student's social behavior, academic performance, previous histories (personal, academic, family).3. Establishes academic goals; devises teaching strategies to achieve goals, evaluates and revises goals and strategies on an ongoing basis.4. Presents Individualized Educational Program to representatives of local school boards.5. Prepares daily instructional plans and materials consistent with subject matter, varying skill levels, particular modes of learning and different affective needs.6. Adjusts and revises curricula based on the individual needs and range of needs in each class group.7. Instructs students in groups or individually utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.8. Provides a stimulating classroom environment; maintains student interest; minimizes distractions; enforces discipline.9. Establishes achievable goals and objectives; provides positive reinforcement.10. Analyzes classroom situations, assesses students' clinical states and as a result of these judgments, acts accordingly with a limited and often time crisis time frame.11. Observes, assess and communicates students' behavior and cognitive and emotional problems to clinical staff.12. Implements behavior management plans for all students based on assessments of students social-emotional functioning.13. Evaluates student's academic performance and progress relative to individualized goals. Advises and counsels select students in matters primarily related to academics, and secondarily on other related problems. Communicates evaluation and problems to clinical staff.14. Reviews and evaluates curriculum on an ongoing basis. Recommends modifications in methods and materials. Ensures that matters pertaining to the protection of student rights are brought to the attention of the Director and Clinical Staff.15. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 2: Flexibility and adaptability.
Required Skill/ability 3: Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, time management skills.
Required Skill/ability 4: Proficient with Google Classroom and Zoom platforms and able to utilize multiple technological platforms to enhance instruction.
Preferred Education: A Master's Degree is preferred. Experience with students who have social, emotional or behavioral challenges.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Special Education or Core Content Teacher
University Job Title: Special Education or Core Content Teacher
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: A Master's Degree is preferred. Experience with students who have social, emotional or behavioral challenges.
A Bachelor's Degree is required. A Master's Degree is preferred.
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.