The Teacher plans for and provides appropriate learning experiences for residents / students with disabilities in the Residential and Day School settings. Responsible for creating a flexible lesson plan and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for residents / students with disabilities, such that the residents / students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent.

Provide direct and indirect instructional support to residents / students in a positive environment. Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the residents' / students individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system. Modify the general education curriculum for residents / students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides residents / students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all residents / students. Direct paraprofessional staff for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Confer with the Director of Educational Services, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals to develop IEPs designed to promote students' educational, physical, social and emotional development.

Maintain accurate and complete resident / student records and prepare reports on residents / students and activities, as required by laws, Facility policies, and regulatory guidelines. Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions. Establish and maintain positive channels of communication with parents, agency staff, other stakeholders, including but not limited to regular contact regarding student progress. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.

Maintains strict confidentiality and privacy of students' and residents' personally identifiable health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy rules and Facility policies. Meets mandatory staff development requirement per the standards of all regulatory and accrediting agencies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.