Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Art Therapist uses art media, images and the creative art process and responses to the art work as a reflection of the student’s development, abilities, personality, interests, concerns and conflicts.  This information is used to assess and treat emotional, physical, mental and emotional disorders in students with special needs.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide individual art therapy assessments in multiple locations. 
2. Prepare and implement art therapy intervention to students individually or in groups as appropriate. 
3. Maintain all necessary and appropriate records. 
4. Communicate with administrators, teachers, parents and students regarding progress/status of the art therapy program. 
5. Participate in staffing, parent meetings, and annual review meetings as appropriate. 
6. Assist classroom staff in developing instructional techniques in the area of art therapy.
7. Prepare, implement and evaluate the Individualized Education Plan for each student. 
8. Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Assistive Technology Specialist provides services to identified students and districts, including: assessment, intervention, consultation and training.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Conduct evaluations. 
2. Select and design materials and equipment. 
3. Assist in the acquisition of Assistive Technology equipment. 
4. Coordinate services through consultation with families and staff members. 
5. Train students, staff, and family members in the use of assistive technology. 
6. Provide technical assistance including troubleshooting and repair of assistive technology equipment. 
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Provide consultation, transition support and staff development to BOCES and component district staff to meet the needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. These services would support both preschool and school aged programming.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide classroom-based consultation to teachers and support staff in designing appropriate classroom environments and instructional plans for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
2. Coordinate and/or support transitions of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders between educational systems; Early Intervention to Preschool; Preschool to School Aged; School Aged to Community. 
3. Provide direct staff development to BOCES and component district staff on progressive structured teaching approaches. 
4. Coordinate staff development for BOCES and component districts in instructional areas requiring liaison with outside agencies or other community resources. 
5. Perform Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) consultant duties as assigned. 
6. Participate in Structured Teaching Support Group and in Autism Advisory Group; assist in development of long range plans. 
7. Provide community-based presentations and/or conference/workshop sessions on topics relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
8. Develop and disseminate information and program descriptions to parents and community based referral sources. 
9. Represent BOCES 2 in various community forums and committees relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
10. Participate in staffings and CPSE/CSE meetings as appropriate to review the programs of students. 
11. Provide individual assessments/consultation for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 
12. Maintain necessary records. 
13. Perform other such professional related duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director for Exceptional Children or appropriate Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

To perform duties for ESY as assigned under the direction of the Special Education Supervisor or a specified designee.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1.  Provides clerical support to the Extended School Year Program. 

2.  Prepares and maintains records as assigned. 

3.  Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor or a designee.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Consultant Teacher is responsible for collaborating and assisting with the implementation of an instructional program designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities in inclusion models.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1.  Assist in developing and implementing curricular adaptations/instructional strategies with the classroom teacher(s). 

2.  Serve as a liaison between the Special Education Department, special area teachers, parents, and other team members.  

3.  Participate in team meetings. 

4.  Collaborate with team members in the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 

5.  Communicate with parents regarding the educational program and progress of their child. 

6.  Assist in directing the activities of teacher aides.  

7.  Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Special Education Teacher is supporting classrooms.  This could include helping to develop and implement instructional programs designed to maximize the academic progress and meet the individual needs of students with special needs enrolled.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Act as an Instructional Coach. 
2. Assist with planning and instruction of professional development offerings including but not limited to New Teacher Training-(specifically Classroom Management and Elements of Instruction). 
3. Facilitate with supervisors the implementation of PBIS across BOCES special education programs. 
4. Facilitate the implementation of the department’s student data management system-(School Tool) from individual teacher to the program data level.  This would include review of student records and academic programs to insure that students are meeting necessary requirements based on their identified outcomes. 
5. Coordinate special projects as assigned by Assistant Director.  Examples include commencement planning (ex. ordering commencement credentials). 
6. Monitor/purchase instructional materials/periodicals/newspapers/site licenses. 
7. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Interpreter for the Deaf translates verbal communication into manual language in order to facilitate the communication process for the deaf. S(he) is responsible for interpreting instruction, movies, class discussion, assignments and pertinent information for students as necessary.

OR

The primary function of a Cued Speech Transliterator is to act as a facilitator of communication between the deaf and hard of hearing students, the educational staff, and hearing peers in the educational environment. S(he) will facilitate communication across the educational setting while maintaining the mainstream environment. This includes training deaf and hearing consumers regarding the
role of the transliterator. S(he) will establish effective working relationships with students, staff, and all participants in the educational environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Translates verbal information presented in class, or other assigned activities, for the deaf.
2. Translates manual communication from the deaf for teachers/students.
3. Translates for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences as appropriate.
4. The primary function of a Cued Speech Transliterator is to act as a facilitator of communication between the deaf and hard of hearing students, the educational staff, and hearing peers in the educational environment. This environment includes classrooms, laboratory, field trips, assembly and other educational sites deemed appropriate for student learning during school hours. The Cued Speech Transliterator is a member of the educational team. He/she will convey everything as accurately as possible without interjecting opinions. The Cued Speech Transliterator will encourage the student to establish personal, independent relationships with the teacher and other students.
5. The Cued Speech Transliterator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
   • Transliterating according to the specifications of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
   • Meeting with teachers and staff as deemed appropriate by the educational team and/or supervisor.
   • Utilizing planning time to prepare for demanding course material as necessary for successful transliterating.
   • Demonstrating professionalism in all interactions with administrators, teachers, staff, with parents and students, and with visitors or individuals unfamiliar with the educational setting.
   • Demonstrating professionalism, especially in applying the RID Code of Conduct and the TEC Unit Code of Conduct to the educational setting.
   • Participating in meetings with the educational team to provide input in the IEP development/review pertaining to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing student’s utilization of transliterating services.
   • Following all school policies as stated in the individual school handbooks.
   • Attending all in-service programs and staff meetings as they relate to general information distributed to the faculty, issues that deal specifically with the educational setting, or Cued Speech Transliterator development.
   • Setting up the physical setting for the most successful interpretation (e.g., determining the best physical arrangement for the Cued Speech Transliterator in relation to the teacher’s presentation style and movement within the classroom; working with the teacher to accommodate closed captioning, FM, and lighting needs during movies, filmstrips, use of overhead projector, etc.)
   • Educating consumers as needed (e.g., training students to use the Cued Speech Transliterator, orientating new Cued Speech Transliterators to the school system, inservicing teachers, and referring people to other information sources.)
   • Facilitate communication across the educational setting while maintaining the mainstream environment. This includes training deaf and hearing consumers regarding the role of the transliterator.
   • Establish effective working relationships with students, staff, and all participants in the educational  environment.
   • Pursue professional development opportunities.
6. Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides health education to parents and staff, monitors mandated screenings and physical evaluations, administers medication and other treatments as prescribed, and maintains health related data for children enrolled in the school age program.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The School Psychologist is responsible for providing the psychological services related to the management and learning of students with special needs.

OR

The School Social Worker is responsible for the provision of student and family counseling and social services.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Counsel students and family members for interpersonal and/or behavior problems associated with school. 
2. Inform teachers about pertinent experiences that influence student behavior. 
3. Establish and maintain liaison with agencies working with the students and their families, such as Social Security for SSI benefits, Family Court for matters relating to wills and guardianship, the juvenile court system and the Division of Youth. 
4. Participate in staffing conferences to review the programs and progress of students. 
5. Prepare and maintain up-dated records including activities such as triennial social histories, parent conference summaries, and communications with community agencies. 
6. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Music Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing a music therapy program designed to meet the individual needs of students with special needs enrolled. The program is provided in multiple service locations.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide individual music therapy evaluations/intervention in multiple locations. 
2. Prepare, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans for each student. 
3. Maintain all necessary and appropriate records. 
4. Communicate with administrators, teachers, parents and students regarding progress/status of music therapy program. 
5. Participate in staffings, parent meetings, and annual review meetings as appropriate. 
6. Provide training activities as requested. 
7. Assist classroom staff in developing instructional techniques in the area of music therapy. 
8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Evaluate, plan, and provide general occupational therapy in multiple service locations to enable students to profit from the Special Education program.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Evaluate the degree of function and disability of students. 
2. Develop a written prescription to be incorporated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student to receive therapy services. 
3. Provide occupational therapy services in accordance with the written prescription in the IEP. 
4. Develop and apply adaptive assistance devices and/or self-help techniques to achieve maximum independence. 
5. Participate in Comprehensive Support Service Team staffings. 
6. Participate in parent and teacher conferences. 
7. Prepare and maintain appropriate records. 
8. Establish and maintain communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students. 
9. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be required by the Administration.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Orientation and Mobility Instructor provides instructional support to classroom teachers and blind/visually impaired students in multiple service locations.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide individual orientation and mobility assessments of students with visual impairments. 
2. Provide support to faculty working with students with visual impairments in areas of teaching strategies, environmental modifications and selection of appropriate travel devices and low vision aides. 
3. Provide information to parents of children with visual impairments. 
4. Complete Individual Educational Plans for individual students. 
5. Provide direct service to individual students in those skills of Orientation and Mobility which will develop or increase the abilities of Visually Impaired children in traveling safely, independently and effectively, in any setting. 
6. Maintain communication with administrators, teachers and supportive personnel regarding the educational programs for students with visual impairments. 
7. Participate in staffing conferences and committee on Special Education meetings to review the programs of students. 
8. Maintain necessary records. 
9. Serve as an instructor in workshops offered to Special Education staff, participating school district staff and other instructional groups, as appropriate.
10. Perform other such professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Responsible for designing and teaching a physical education program that is aligned with the NYS standards. The instructional program is directed towards maximizing progress in academic areas and meeting the individual needs of students at risk and/or with special needs. The Physical Education Teacher supports students enrolled in the Extended School Year Program.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Develop and teach an effective Physical Education program to meet the instructional objectives of students consistent with the new standards of New York State Educational Department. 
2. Design and implement a differentiated curriculum appropriate to student needs and performance with an interdisciplinary approach. 
3. Participate in appropriate professional development activities. 
4. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and district and parent conferences to review the students progress. 
5. Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Under the medical direction of a licensed physician, evaluate, plan and provide general physical therapy services to students in multiple service locations to enable them to profit from their education program.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Evaluate the student's degree of function and disability. 
2. Develop a written prescription to be incorporated into the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) for each student to eceive therapy services. 
3. Provide physical therapy services in accordance with the written prescription, order or referral of a licensed physician in the IEP. 
4. Develop and apply adaptive assistive devices and/or self -help techniques to achieve maximum independence. 
5. Participate in staffings. 
6. Participate in parent and teacher conferences. 
7. Prepare and maintain appropriate records. 
8. Establish and maintain communications with physicians and community agencies working with the students. 
9. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be required by the Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Registered Nurse serves as the medical liaison to classrooms and provides oversight to the Licensed Practical nursing staff.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Supervises LPN staff. 
2. Assists with Health Education for staff and students. 
3. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the health needs of students and staff. 
4. Develops individual health care plans with specific goals, objectives, and interventions of the student with special health needs and/or chronic health problems. 
5. Serves as liaison between the medical community, the school, and the staff regarding student health concerns. 
6. Assists with mandated School Immunization program and Screening programs. 
7. Assists in assessing in-school and community health care resources. 
8. Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Signing Skills Coach uses sign language to assist the student's communication, academic, physical, and emotional needs.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1.  Use sign language with the student to include (as needed):

• Serve as an appropriate language model
• Sign what the teacher and others say
• Voice for the student
• Teach sign language to the student and others in the student’s environment 

2.  Be flexible according to classroom need among the following:

• One on one
• Small group
• Provide expressive interpreting/transliterating in the classroom and special events during the day  

3.  Develop motivational strategies and necessary skills to help the student successfully participate in mainstream or included settings.

4.  Follow the established behavior/discipline plan under the direction of the classroom teacher.

5.  Assist with the student’s physical, emotional, and academic needs. 

6.  Participate in any and all student centered meetings to design and implement the appropriate educational program for the student. 

7.  Participate in professional development and departmental activities. 

8.  Collaborate with teachers, parents, students, and other support personnel to promote and establish positive working relationships. 

9.  Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing an instructional program designed to maximize the academic progress and meet the individual needs of students with special needs enrolled.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Establishes and implements instructional objectives and units of instruction designed to meet the need of the students enrolled.  These must be consistent with the goals and objectives presented in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 
2. Monitors and reports to the administration, parents, and CSE the individual progress of all students enrolled in the special education classes.  This includes progress reports as well as achievement and diagnostic educational evaluations. 
3. Participates in staffing and parent conferences. 
4. Establishes and maintains communication with parents regarding their child's educational program and progress. 
5. Direct the activities of program aides and volunteers in the classroom. 
6. Participate in all meetings scheduled by the Special Education Supervisor. 
7. Performs all classroom clerical duties such as attendance records and completion of forms as required by the program.
8. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Provide direction to teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped who are servicing Medicaid eligible students.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Verify service recommended on Medicaid eligible student’s IEP. 
2. Be available as a resource and support to the Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped. 
3. Conduct on-site visits per Medicaid eligible student during the school year. 
4. Review progress documentation quarterly. 
5. Maintain documentation of the Direction Program. 
6. Submit to districts a statement attesting to the provision of direction for each Medicaid eligible student. 
7. Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Speech Teacher is responsible for providing the speech and language services related to the needs of children for a classroom and on an itinerant basis.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide individual speech and language evaluations/intervention. 
2. Assist classroom teachers in developing instructional techniques in the areas of speech and language development. 
3. Communicate with administrators, teachers, parents, and students regarding difficult speech and language problems. 
4. Maintain communication with speech and hearing agencies and participating schools in areas of diagnosis and remediation of speech, hearing, and language problems. 
5. Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the Special Education
   Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

This is a direct care position involving supervision and observation of students enrolled in the class. The Student Behavioral Assistant acts independently and as a team member in directing, counseling and instructing children in planned/unplanned instructional and recreational activities and daily living routines.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Performs those crisis intervention functions as outlined by the intensive management program supervisor. 
2. Implements classroom and behavioral goals as determined by the multi-disciplinary instructional team. Assists with the implementation of appropriate coping and resolution skills for students. 
3. Assists the teacher in small group instruction including planning, evaluating and providing direct instruction under the supervision of the teacher. 
4. Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials for classroom teaching and implements certain units as directed by the teacher. 
5. Collaborates with the teacher in providing progress notes and incident reports as needed. 
6. Plans and implements extracurricular activities including play productions, seasonal events, etc. 
7. Provides supervision to student groups during transition times, lunch periods and throughout the day. 
8. Attends all in-service and regular classroom based staffings as directed b the teacher. 
9. Maintains contact with outside agencies if/when students are involved in jobs, vocational training, etc. as directed by the instructional team. 
10. Maintains an awareness of current treatment plans of students assigned and is perceptive of the impact that relationships and activities have on the treatment plan objectives communicating these observations to the instructional team. 
11. Candidates will need too undergo rigorous three day training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and yearly re-certification refreshers in the above.

 SPECIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES:

Candidates must be flexible, patient, physically/emotionally able to handle confrontational situations with students without personalizing these events.  The candidates will also need to be resilient to dealing with sudden, explosive crises that may cause deviations from work plans and schedules.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

To provide academic, social, and developmental support for individual students. This service may be provided at school or in the home and may be direct or consultative.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide educational assessments for deaf or hard of hearing students. 
2. Provide instructional support services to deaf or hard of hearing students. 
3. Provide training to classroom teachers and other building staff in the management of the deaf/hard of hearing student. 
4. Monitor student’s use of educational amplification. 
5. Maintain communication with administration, teachers and parents regarding the student’s educational program. 
6. Complete Individual Educational Plans. 
7. Participate in staffing conferences and Committee on Special Education meetings. 
8. Maintain updated records on individual students. 
9. Perform such other professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

The Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired provides instructional support to classroom teachers and blind/visually impaired students in multiple service locations.

TYPICAL DUTIES: 

1. Provide individual assessments of students with visual impairments.
2. Provide support to faculty working with students with visual impairments in areas of teaching strategies, environmental modifications and selection of materials. 
3. Provide information to parents of children with visual impairments. 
4. Complete Individual Educational Plans for individual students. 
5. Provide direct service to individual students in content areas. 
6. Maintain communication with administrators, teachers and supportive personnel regarding the educational programs for students with visual impairments. 
7. Participate in staffing conferences and Committee on Special Education meetings to review the programs of students. 
8. Maintain necessary records. 
9. Perform other such professionally related duties as may be assigned by the Special Education Supervisor.

Orientation (New Staff Only):  July 5, 2023  /  Orientation (All Staff): July 6, 2023      

Program Dates:  July 10, 2023 - August 18, 2023

Coordinates, plans, prepares and monitors the development of Work-Based Learning Placements for students with special needs for their Special Education Program.  Provides training and technical assistance to high school staff, parents and students on issues related to work-based learning placements.