EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER 3 MA

Brightway Living & Learning; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning on Long Island is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher MA to support students with disabilities, implement IEP/IFSP, and collaborate with staff to promote growth.

You will work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm in a center-based program, with a mission-driven team applying behavioral science to help children reach milestones at their own pace. A Master’s in Special Education and NYSED certification are required.

Qualifications

• Requires Masters Degree in Special Education.
• NYSED certification in Special Education in one of the listed areas.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and monitor students using appropriate testing and observations.
• Implement and monitor IEP/IFSP progress toward goals.
• Provide required documentation and maintain confidential records.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, families, and other professionals.
• Maintain classroom materials and manage assigned staff effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Masters Degree in Special Education

NYSED Special Education certification (Birth – 2nd, Permanent, or Severe/Multiple Disabilities Annotation)

Job description

Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MA

Full-Time, Salary $55,000 – $88,000/year

Job Details

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shifts Available

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm

About Brightway Living & Learning

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway's dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role

As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, by implementing their IEP/IFSP, promoting their well-being, and helping them progress toward their goals. You will work closely with and manage assigned classroom staff. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a tangible difference.

What You Bring To Brightway

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• NYSED certification in Special Education in one of the following areas:
  • NYSED Students with Disabilities Birth – 2nd Grade
  • NYSED Permanent Special Education
  • NYSED Special Education certification and also holds Severe or Multiple Disabilities Annotation
• Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate, assess, and screen students using appropriate standardized testing and clinical observational skills.
• Responsible for the implementation of a child’s IEP/IFSP and progress towards goals.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to implement the curriculum as outlined.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to effectively manage classroom behaviors.
• Provide required documentation for services that your program and/or supervisor have outlined for you.
• Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage the assigned classroom staff.
• Attend all meetings as scheduled and collaborate with other professionals, staff and families.
• Responsible for the maintenance of classroom materials and supplies.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge, skills and abilities through appropriate education, Inservice training or higher education.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Must Be Able To Do

• Modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Move or transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place a child on a changing table.
• Move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms