Essential Duties:

•  Support The Centers’ operations and personnel in a manner that reflects its values as defined in the Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct
•  Plan and organize individualized program for each child
•  Provide individual and group instruction; provide leadership and assign tasks to paraprofessionals in classroom, as applicable
•  Assist in interpreting the child’s Individual’s Education Plan (IEP) to treatment team and provide direction for carryover skills
•  Share the educational perspective on how to address children’s needs; facilitate weekly team meetings
• Understand and utilize techniques of other team members in program design and daily activities
•  Utilize problem-solving techniques to resolve problems and come to conclusion with team
• Accord respect and support to each team member
• Keep families fully informed of issues affecting their children and the program by promoting open communication and mutual understanding
•  Provide support and information that families need either directly or by using team members, other resources from The Centers or community resources
•  Participate on multidisciplinary treatment team
•  Attend meetings as requested by supervisor and site director
•  Attend trainings required by program regulations, including OCFS regulation, and as directed by supervisor/site director
•  Prepare required reports, including quarterly progress reports/report cards for each child, and keep daily attendance records for each child
•  Prepare all required reports in a complete, timely and professionally written manner
• Provide other reports as required
• Travel to various locations within multiple counties, using own valid working vehicle. Must have a valid driver’s New York State driver’s license
•  Uphold standards of professionalism with regard to behavior and dress
•  Other duties as assigned