Special Education Teacher (Preschool)

An esteemed preschool is seeking an NYS Certified Teacher to work with intellectually disabled children ages 3-5. Your main responsibilities will be to plan individualized education programs for each child using various techniques and strategies to meet their needs. As well as communicate with their families as you monitor, observe, and evaluate their progress as well as any adjustments made to the treatment plan.

This is a contract position and a temp-to-perm opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up for assigned classes using lesson plans with clear objectives.
• Instruct students in all developmental areas using a variety of techniques to reinforce learning and to meet students varying learning styles.
• Confer with families and team members to discuss progress and areas of need to develop individual education plans.
• Observe and evaluate students, reporting the results in report form to determine students’ strengths and areas of need.
• Represent the agency at the committee on Preschool Special Education meetings at school districts to review educational and related service recommendations as part of the committee.
• Maintain accurate and complete student and educational records, including but not limited to parent communications, tracking educational goals and functional behavior assessments, attendance sheets, meeting minutes, and quarterly progress notes as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Supervise classroom-assigned teacher aides and teacher assistants.
• Assist with bus loading and unloading and toileting needs.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement classroom presentations.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood or related field; Will consider Bachelor’s Degree working toward Master’s Degree.
• New York State Teacher Certification in Special Education, Students with Disabilities (Birth-Grade 2).
• Experience working with preschool-aged children with special needs is preferred.