SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to manage daily classroom behavior and implement an individualized academic program for students. The role involves creating targeted lesson plans and coordinating with staff to support each child's growth.

The candidate will hold a BA/BS and NYS certification in special education, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish and a plan to obtain appropriate NYS teacher certification.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• New York State Certification for Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate.
• New York State Certification for Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate.
• New York State Certification – Special Education Teacher Permanent Certificate.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with plan to obtain NYS certification.

Responsibilities

• Implements IEP and prepares progress reports with input from staff.
• Develops instructional materials and activities aligned to High Scope curriculum.
• Plans and implements individual and group activities for children.
• Attends team meetings to plan academic and behavioral progress.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to design intervention strategies for children in crisis.
• Maintains open communication with parents and outreach to reluctant parents.

Education

BA/BS Degree

NYS Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate

NYS Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate

NYS Certification – Special Education Teacher Permanent Certificate

Bachelor or Associate in Early Childhood Education with plan to obtain NYS Certification

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans).

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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Full Time/Part Time Full Time Total Hours Per Week 35 From Salary $65,000 To Salary $80,000

Job Summary:

The Special Education Teacher assumes primary responsibility for the day to day classroom behavioral management and academic program for his/her students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements original Individualized Education Program (IEP) and prepares subsequent IEPs and Progress Reports with input from the classroom staff and clinical staff as needed for Requested Reviews and Annual Reviews.
• Develops instructional material and activities addressing monthly themes and implements then in a developmentally appropriate manner according to the High Scope curriculum.
• Plans and implements individual and group activities for children.
• Meets with teacher aides, clinical staff and administrators in team meetings to plan for the academic and behavioral progress of individual children.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to design intervention strategies for children in crisis in order to address significant social/emotional behaviors of individual children.
• Maintains open and frequent communication with parents and reaches out to parents who are reluctant to come to the school.

Education & Experience

BA/BS Degree.

One of the following Special Ed Preschool Certifications is required:

• New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Professional Certificate
• New York State Certification - Students With Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2) Initial Certificate
• New York State Certification – Special Education Teacher Permanent Certificate
• Has a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or an associates degree in Early Childhood Education– will be on a study plan to obtain New York State Teacher Certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Physical Requirements:

Able to provide physical “hands-on” intervention when necessary