Pre School Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Pre School Special Education Teacher develops and implements classroom instructional plans for preschool students at the Neil Hellman Preschool, supporting their academic and behavioral goals. The teacher works onsite and reports to the Preschool Supervising Teacher. The position is full-time, with a weekday day shift and no weekend work. A $5,000 retention bonus is available to certified teachers, paid in two installments: half after 90 days and half after one year. The teacher creates instruction based on students’ IEPs and Creative Curriculum Objectives for Development and Learning, provides specially designed instruction, monitors progress, and coordinates behavioral and social-emotional supports. The role also includes collaborating with families and school staff, supervising classroom assistants, maintaining student safety, and completing required documentation and reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a subject area.
- Ability to work with students ages 3–5 who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
- NYS certification in Early Childhood Special Education Birth–2nd grade, or enrollment in a program leading to NYS teacher certification.
Responsibilities
- Follow agency policies and procedures and state and federal regulations relating to the school and its students.
- Develop and implement differentiated classroom instructional plans based on students’ IEPs and Creative Curriculum Objectives for Development and Learning.
- Develop and implement students’ Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), and ensure accommodations and modifications are provided.
- Provide specially designed instruction and monitor progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
- Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in scheduled CPSE meetings.
- Create and coordinate strategies and materials tailored to individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
- Develop and coordinate individual and classroom behavior plans; oversee behavior data collection; support staff with intervention and de-escalation techniques; and reteach appropriate behavior strategies.
- Model and coordinate Pyramid Model principles and practices to develop social-emotional competence through responsive relationships and a high-quality environment.
- Coordinate student safety and well-being using established classroom and schoolwide procedures, and supervise classroom staff in implementing them.
- Follow procedures for reporting incidents, including behavior incidents and incidents involving child or sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, or violence.
- Build partnerships with parents and family members regarding student treatment, behavior, and academic progress.
- Schedule, supervise, and monitor teacher assistants in instructional and non-instructional environments and activities.
- Lead and attend classroom team meetings, behavior and treatment meetings, and required professional training and development.
- Provide leadership to assigned teacher aides and assistants in classroom clerical and non-instructional duties.
- Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff, and other school staff to provide integrated support and treatment.
Benefits
- $5,000 retention bonus for certified teachers, paid in two parts: half at 90 days and half at one year.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- 401(k) plan.
- Life insurance.
- Loan repayment assistance.
- Free training and CEU opportunities.
- Free continuing education through the Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI), a CTLE provider.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
