Special Ed Teacher

Jawonio; New City (NY); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Jawonio in New City, NY is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to work with preschool children requiring special education. Responsibilities include developing individual curricula, participating in CPSE and CSE meetings, and providing evaluations.

The ideal candidate must hold NYS certification in Early Childhood and Special Education along with a Master’s degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and is full-time.

Qualifications

• NYS certification required in Early Childhood and Special Education.
• Master’s degree in special education preferred with one year of experience.
• Permanent/Professional certification as a Special Education Teacher needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement curricula tailored to preschool children with special needs.
• Conduct evaluations and prepare educational reports for each child.
• Participate in meetings and prepare IEPs for children.

Skills

NYS certification in Early Childhood and Special Education

Experience with children with moderate to severe disabilities

Weekend or after-school availability

Education

Master’s degree in special education and/or early childhood

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Katzen - New City, NY 10956. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year.

JOB SUMMARY

To teach pre-school children requiring special education; to carry out evaluations and prepare curricula and other teaching strategies.

Essential Elements

• Plans and writes a full curriculum appropriate for individual children and groups based on a wide range of information developed from Creative Curriculum, consumer files, observations during classroom activities, previous lesson plans, review of individual educational programs and evaluations, and the individual goals targeted for each child during daily activities. Innovates or develops new material tailored to specific children. Reviews plans with staff to ensure the curriculum is implemented during the school day or when the teacher is working individually with a child for testing or special projects.
• Performs a variety of tests on children on a continuing basis, including individualized testing of basic skills, requiring a comprehensive understanding of tests and materials available and their application. Prepares reports of evaluations and findings for submission to appropriate school districts.
• Participates in CPSE and CSE meetings, preparing and presenting information on each child. Prepares and writes new IEPs, updates previous IEPs, determines goals to be achieved or changes that may be appropriate, and prepares a variety of reports and other written information received from therapists, social workers, and other professionals.
• Monitors, screens and facilitates each child’s physical presence in the classroom, including positioning in sitting, prone position, supported standing, etc., as appropriate to each child’s needs. Monitors physical and equipment needs to ensure orthotics and seating systems fit and function properly.
• Participates in team conferences with supervisor, therapists, classroom team, and other agency professionals to share knowledge of individual children and better understand and meet their needs.
• Confers with parents to discuss child in a supportive manner, educating parents on how they can support and carry out other activities to support the overall program.
• Trains or works with staff to meet with parents and to carry out other parent guidance activities.
• Oversees the work of Assistant Teacher and Teacher’s Aide, assigning groups of children to each staff member, providing instruction and guidance. Develops schedule for Assistants and Aides, assigns classroom duties for daily lessons, and assists children with any appliances or physical aids.
• Completes annual performance appraisal for TAs.
• Assists children with daily living activities such as diapering, toileting, dressing and feeding.
• Keeps abreast of best practices in fields of special education and early childhood education, incorporating new strategies, materials and programs as appropriate.
• Oversees or guides volunteers or graduate students as assigned.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

For Integrated Classrooms Only

• Works collaboratively with General Education/Daycare Teacher to plan curriculum and lessons and share instruction of small group and whole group.
• Shares responsibility for supervising TAs, assessing children, routine paperwork, conferring with parents and overall daily functioning of the classroom.
• Ensures complete integration of general education/daycare and special education children.

Nonessential Element

• Maintain safe, orderly and professional work area and work practices.

Qualifications

• NYS certification in Early Childhood and Special Education.
• Master’s degree in special education and/or early childhood plus one year experience.
• Experience with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.
• Permanent/Professional certification by the NYS Education Department as a Special Education Teacher.
• Must complete 30 hours of OCFS training every 2 years, with 15 hours completed during first 6 months of employment.
• Will be observed in work environment and evaluated at least annually by supervisor.
• Weekend or after‑school availability as needed.

Other Requirements

Short term minimum learning time: 1 year. Work environment involves being on feet most of the day, lifting, pushing, and helping children up to approximately 50 lbs. May spend part of the day outside, weather permitting.