SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDER 2629

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for providing itinerant teaching services to preschool students ages 3-5 with disabilities and also for providing service coordination activities directly related to the Early Intervention Program, which provides services to children from Birth to age 2.11. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out program activities. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through periodic reports and conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Provides individual special education services to preschool children who have an Individual Education Plan developed by the school district;

Prepares treatment log notes, quarterly reports and annual review reports;

Performs formal testing;

Provides recommendations to the Committee on Preschool Special Education based on the documented needs of the child;

Provides consultation to the child’s classroom teacher regarding modifications to methodology, materials and behavior intervention strategies for those enrolled in non-special education early childhood programs;

Provides training and support to the child’s family to maximize growth;

Acts as a coordinator of services for children who also receive related services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy;

Plans and assists in the development of individual programs for children with developmental delay (Birth to 2.11) and their families;

Serves as a team member with other professionals;

Promotes public understanding and cooperation with the objectives of the Early Intervention Program;

Coordinates services with other community resources;

Prepares and submits monthly activity and statistical reports;

Assists in planning and organizing training program for parents, staff and community members.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILL, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods involved in providing special education services to children who are developmentally delayed; thorough knowledge of the methods, theories and practices involved in developing educational programs, thorough knowledge of the current trends, developments and sources of information it the field of education; thorough knowledge of the laws pertaining to Early Intervention and Special Education programs for infants, toddlers and preschool children; thorough knowledge of the facilities and resources available in the community for infants and children who require intervention services and the most effective means of utilizing them; thorough knowledge of the modern developments, current literature, sources of information and materials used to implement preschool and early intervention services; ability to establish programs and maintain effective working relationships with families; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teacher’s in typical preschool programs; ability to analyze, plan and participate in the development of programs to effectively meet the needs of infants and children; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of either a professional* New York State teaching certificate in Students with Disabilities (Birth to Grade 2) or a permanent New York State teaching certificate in Special Education.

*NOTE: A provisional New York State teaching certificate in Students with Disabilities (Birth to Grade 2) will not be sufficient to meet these Minimum Qualifications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Required New York State teaching certificates must be maintained throughout employment.

R1/12/2022

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive