We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx Child Development Center for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher.

 

Mission: Easterseals New York's mission is to spread help, hope and answers- http://www.easterseals.com/newyork/our-programs/.

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between - Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

 

Salary Range: $45,000-75,000 (depending on credentials and experience)

Position Summary:

Easterseals-Bronx Child Development Center is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their preschool program for children with special needs. Design and implement classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff.

Essential Job Functions:

Design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students. Provide a daily, written lesson plan in appropriate book form. Store book accessibly at the school should the teacher be unexpectedly absent. Maintain periodic progress scales for each pupil and attend case conferences on each student at appropriate intervals during the school year. Implement behavioral system, as approved by treatment team and T.C.I. protocols. Assure that accurate attendance records are maintained and are to be submitted appropriately prior to the completion of the school year. Submit monthly reports to appropriate parties. Attend school-specific and Agency-related staff and/or parent meetings as required. Assure that all students are supervised at all times by a responsible individual who is a paid employee of the agency. Attend annual orientation for staff, prior to school opening. Develop a working relationship with the assigned professionals, as well as the coordinator of therapeutic classroom activities. Collaborate with the Treatment Team regarding treatment of the children and diagnostic information. Participate in meetings and workshops that would serve as community orientation regarding Easter Seals. Help organize and supervise extra-curricular activities. Supervise aides assigned to classroom.

Experience and Education:

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university. Minimum 2 years relevant experience. Meet minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education. Birth - 2nd certification / Students with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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