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Order#: NY1508543
Special Education Teacher

This position is eligible for a $3000 signing bonus! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($750) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment, 25% ($750) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment, and 50% ($1500) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Qualifications: 1.Bachelor's degree in Education with NYS Certification for Students with Disabilities (Birth - Grade 2). 2.Experience with young children with developmental delays. 3.Knowledge of child development, developmental disabilities and student learning. 4.Knowledge of content and instructional planning and implementation. 5.Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. 6.Ability to modify classroom activities to accommodate the individual needs of the children. 7.Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Summary/Objective The Special Education Teacher plans and provides educational instruction to young children with disabilities in a pre-school classroom. Creates and maintains a structured and effective program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children. The Special Education teacher works collaboratively with all members of the classroom, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Therapists and Psychologists.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 1.Administers standardized assessment tools to obtain data necessary for the development of the identified special needs student's Individual Education Program (IEP) following all NYS learning standards set forth for the Preschool student. 2.Develops Individual Education Program (IEP) goals for each child identified. Documents progress through quarterly goal updates and amends goals as needed. 3.Demonstrates knowledge of technology and literacy devices which enhance the instructional opportunities for individual children. 4.Organizes a structured instructional program providing for the individual developmental needs of special needs children in collaboration Teacher's Assistant. 5.Maintains all required paperwork, including daily/monthly attendance records. 6.Adapts and modifies the early childhood curriculum/lesson plans to meet the needs of the children with special needs. 7.Demonstrates the ability to incorporate individual student, family, socioeconomic backgrounds to enhance learning and communication. 8.Participates in all parent-teacher conferences for special needs children. 9.Attends all staff and discipline meetings. 10.Coordinates classroom team and planning meetings to facilitate appropriate programming for each child.