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Special Education Teacher- New York City The International Academy for the Brain (iBRAIN-Academy) is one of the largest braininjury special education programs in the world. iBRAIN-Academy’s mission is to research, develop, and implement special education and related services for school-aged (3 to 21 years of age) students, as well as the development of a fully-inclusive education model, predicated on our Common Planning and Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds Model. iBRAIN-Academy is headquartered in New York City with current locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C. iBRAIN is expanding to add an out-patient clinic (iBRAINCenter), as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community (iBRAIN-Institute). Position Title: Special Education Teacher Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 (based on years of experience) Reports to: Deputy Director of Special Education; Director of Special Education Job Type: Full time (in person; no remote/hybrid) Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher at iBRAIN-Academy, under the direction of the Deputy Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education, is a licensed professional and an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that serves iBRAIN-Academy students. This individual provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, functions as the principal of the classroom, and evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives as it pertains to annual IEPs and quarterly progress reports. The Special Education Teacher also participates as part of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds. Location(s): New York (Manhattan or Brooklyn; iBRAIN-Academy campus.
Job Description: The Music Therapist will be working within a Multi-disciplinary Team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair) who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results. Job Responsibilities: - Evaluate a student's functional status using validated standardized clinical assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis - Establish treatment goals based on parent input and clinical decision making based on standardized assessment tools - Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes - Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner - Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team - Provide instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes - Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings - Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms - Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities - Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, teachers of the visually impaired, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, occupational therapists, nursing, research assistance/paraprofessionals, neuropsychologist, social workers - Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis - Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills - Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings - Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training). - Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. - Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA. - Other discipline-specific responsibilities e.g.environmental music based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education) Research and Innovation Duties: - Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly) - Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily) - Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student) - Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (semi-annual hands-on practicum or quiz) - Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled) - Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions - Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training - For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas Minimum Qualifications: - Must have bachelor's degree in music therapy - Must have valid Music Therapist-Board Certification (MT-BC). - Must have 2 years of clinical experience working with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement. - Must have excellent communication skills. - Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds independently. - Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team. - MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR. Research experience is preferred. Benefits: - Health insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Paid time off - Transportation Management Account Job Type: Full-time / In-person Hours: Monday through Friday, typically 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 (based on experience)