Special Ed Teacher- Preschool

Springbrook NY, Inc; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Springbrook NY, Inc is seeking a Certified Sp Ed Teacher to provide and supervise comprehensive educational services for preschoolers in a small, inclusive non-public setting. You will adapt lesson plans, deliver direct instruction, and collaborate with an early childhood teacher while supervising staff.

Role includes developing IEPs, updating progress notes, and coordinating with CPSE chairs. Eligibility includes NYS credential and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or NYS teaching certification preferred; bachelor’s degree with initial certification may be considered.
• NYS Students with Disabilities credential preferred; approved path may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Adapt lesson plans and deliver individual and group lessons to meet students' needs.
• Train support staff in data collection to document progress toward IEP objectives.
• Write quarterly and summer progress notes for CPSE, family, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement IEPs with the support team and CPSE.
• Supervise and support classroom staff.
• Communicate progress to families and the student team.
• Coordinate with CPSE chairs and recommend educational programming.
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and meetings.
• Comply with NYSED, NYS OCFS and Springbrook procedures.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Word

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

NYS teaching certification

Bachelor’s degree with initial certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

Salary Ranges from $60,000.00 to $62,000.00/year based on education and experience.

Position Summary

Salary Ranges from $60,000.00 to $62,000.00/year based on education and experience.

Potential to earn an additional 10k for working 6 week summer session

Certified Sp Ed Teachers eligible for $3000 new hire bonus

Provide and supervise comprehensive educational services and intervention to preschool children in an inclusive, small, non-public special education setting. Adapt lesson plans, provide direct instruction, and collaboratively manage classroom activities with early childhood teacher while supervising support staff.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Adapt lesson plans generated by Early Childhood Teacher to accommodate students with special needs. Schedule and deliver individual and group classroom lessons to meet the needs of students. Manage classroom environment and components therein of special class, integrated setting and/or special class designated programs for children with and without disabilities.
• Train support staff in data collection and monitoring techniques to exemplify empirical documentation of progress toward IEP objectives
• Write quarterly and summer progress notes for submission to CPSE, family, and other stakeholders.
• Develop Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with support team and CPSE
• Supervise and support classroom staff.
• Communicate progress to families.
• Communicate in an ongoing, positive, and productive fashion with all members of students’ team, to facilitate child learning across environments, carry out therapist prescribed interventions, etc.
• Establish and maintain communication with school district CPSE chairpersons. Make recommendations regarding educational programming of child.
• Develop and implement behavior management techniques, interventions, and plans as needed.
• Participate in introductory and ongoing learning opportunities and professional development activities.
• Attend agency, faculty and student meetings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with applicable regulatory procedures including NYSED, NYS OCFS and Springbrook
• Coordinate staffing of daycare program hours with supervisory support

Qualifications, Skills And Knowledge Requirements

• Master’s degree in Special Education or Education and NYS teaching certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree and initial certification may be considered. Selected candidates may qualify for tuition assistance.
• NYS Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) credential preferred. Approved path of study leading to credential may be considered Selected candidates may qualify for tuition assistance.
• Teaching or early childhood program experience preferred.
• Knowledge of autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Positive outlook and attitude
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.