Special Education Positions

The following job descriptions are provided to give applicants a basic overview of some of the open positions at Springbrook.   More detailed job descriptions and/or requirements may be provided during the application process.

Special Education Teacher

• As a Special Educator at Springbrook you will have a unique opportunity to create and implement new and imaginative programs.
• Provide comprehensive educational services and intervention to assure that the educational needs of all individuals enrolled in their classroom are being addressed. 
• Provide continuity of activities and services to individuals by planning, organizing, directing, and managing classroom activities.
• Provide supervision to all non-exempt classroom personnel.
• Strong organizational as well as written and oral communication skills are necessary in working with individualized IEP development and goals.
• Traditional 10-month school calendar with an optional 6-week summer session.
• New York State teacher certification required. Special education certification is also required, however, Springbrook will consider teachers who are working towards special education certification.

Teacher Assistant

• Teacher Assistants are members of the education team, responsible for the general supervision of and assistance to students. 
• Assist students in all aspects of daily activities whether educational, personal, medical or recreational.
• Supervise students at all times while affording them opportunities for independence, meaningful choices, maintaining and increasing productivity, community experiences.
• Assist classroom team in completing documentation that includes attendance, plans, scheduling, behavior reviews, etc.
• Responsible for educational programming as directed by the teacher or therapist.
• Lead and manage the classroom team during teacher absences.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the instruction process, evaluations, data collection, assessments, team building, theme planning, behavioral management, etc.
• Implement lesson plans, as outlined in the plan book or as directed by the teacher.
• Provide an attractive, safe, clean, organized and healthy environment that is conducive to learning.
• Maintain a quality program by performing other related duties as necessary.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50lbs, providing consistent intensive personal care.

• Utilize SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention) as needed.

• Participate in recreational activities including swimming.

• Certification is required or the ability and desire to attain Teacher Assistant certification within the designated time frame.

Classroom Aide

• Provide supervision and assistance to multiply handicapped children and adolescents by implementing daily lesson plans.

• Increase independence and provide for meaningful choice by giving useful input into program planning, behavioral changes, recreation and daily care.
• Assure the safety and well being of the students by maintaining supervision of residents at all times.
• Provide a clean, safe and sanitary environment by cleaning, organizing students belongings neatly, and picking up clutter when necessary.
• Traditional 10-month school calendar and a 6-week summer session.