Developmental Disabilities Certificate | Genesee Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessInstructingSpeakingActive LearningLearning StrategiesWritingService Orientation

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsAdministrativeCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among student
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping condit
Track students' progress on computer-based programs, such as reading fluency and comprehension.

Technology

Operating system softwareData base user interface and query softwareComputer based training softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Alternative computer keyboardsAssistive amplification systemsAudio tape recorders or playersBraille slatesBraille stylusesBunsen burnersCommunication boardsComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasEmergency first aid kitsEnteral feeding equipmentEye controlled computer mouse equipment

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementIndependenceSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2057.00	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	title_inference	$64,880 median$102,730 top	-1.9%	-180

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Individualized Education Programs — draft measurable goals and accommodations for a defined caseload of middle school students with varied disabilities, submitting for supervisor review.
Behavioral management policies — implement and adjust classroom procedures to maintain a productive learning environment with reduced direct oversight.
Differentiated instructional strategies — design and deliver lessons tailored to students' IEP goals across multiple disability categories in a resource room setting.
Daily living and self-sufficiency curriculum — plan and facilitate skill-building lessons in food preparation, safety, and hygiene for students transitioning toward independence.
Student progress data — collect, organize in database software, and analyze to identify trends and adjust instructional approaches for assigned students.
Interdisciplinary team collaboration — confer routinely with general education teachers, counselors, and administrators to coordinate academic supports and resolve student concerns.
Mainstream class placement — coordinate scheduling and support services for students with special needs transitioning into inclusive general education courses.
Family engagement — lead parent-teacher conferences independently, communicating IEP progress and recommending home reinforcement strategies.
Presentation and reporting tools — use office suite and presentation software to create clear progress reports and professional development materials for staff meetings.
Active listening and social perceptiveness — apply structured observation and reflective questioning techniques to identify emerging behavioral or academic challenges in individual students.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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