Special Education Teacher (First Foot Forward)

Staten Island JCC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

Staten Island JCC is seeking a dedicated educator to provide a nurturing and effective learning environment for children with special needs. This full-time role involves developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with children's Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The ideal candidate will hold New York State Education Department certification in Special Education and Early Childhood education, ensuring a safe and stimulating atmosphere for children. The position offers a competitive salary of $68-72K annually along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification in Special Education and Early Childhood education is required.
• Experience in developing IEPs and managing classroom environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
• Plan and carry out daily lesson plans tailored to individual child’s IEP goals.
• Maintain professional communication with parents regarding their child's progress.
• Supervise teacher assistants and maintain classroom organization.

Skills

Special Education certification

Early Childhood education

Classroom management

Assessment of student performance

Education

New York State Education Department certification in Special Education (Birth-2) and Early Childhood, Birth to Grade 2

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

You will provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using the educational philosophies and goals of the program as guidelines. This is a full-time position, 32 hours per week.

ABOUT YOU

You will provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using the educational philosophies and goals of the program as guidelines.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop a daily routine consistent with the needs of the children.
• Plan and carry out daily lesson plans to include individual and small/large group instruction to meet the goals and objectives in each child’s IEP. Submit plans to Director for review on a weekly basis.
• Provide and implement well planned daily activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities in all centers of the classroom.
• Evaluate student performance to determine educational needs. Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP. Formulate, review, code and update IEP’s addressing the following areas:
  Cognitive Speech/Language
  Fine Motor Gross Motor
  Self Help Socialization
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (requested and annual educational reports, IEP’s, quarterly progress updates.)
• Review educational goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in classroom activities.
• Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc.) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork.
• Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of the children at all times.
• Provide and ensure appropriate, language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy.
• Supervise teacher assistants/aides (and substitutes) responsibilities to ensure that all appropriate interactions, policies and guidelines are followed.
• Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment.
• Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations are followed.
• Assist in planning school wide events.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar.
• Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extraordinary circumstances.
• Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.
• Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher.

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• New York State Education Department certification in Special Education (Birth-2) and Early Childhood, Birth to Grade 2

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education)
• New York State Central Registry Clearance
• Annual Medical Clearance

SALARY

$68-72K annually

BENEFITS

The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!