Preschool Special Education Floater Teacher- Brooklyn

ADAPT Community Network•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Special Education Floater Teacher conducts educational classes for preschool special education or Early Intervention students, following student needs and applicable regulations. The teacher leads each student’s team and supervises assigned Teacher Assistants, including training, evaluating, scheduling, delegating work, and making effective recommendations regarding hiring and discipline. The role also involves planning and adapting instruction, assessing student progress, maintaining records, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and supporting students’ daily needs. The position is based at The Brooklyn Children's Program in Brooklyn and requires availability Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency using a personal computer and appropriate software.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, children, parents, and outside contacts.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff records.
Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
Availability Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Master’s degree in Special Education and New York State Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth–2nd Grade), with all additional New York State certification requirements met; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree while currently obtaining a master’s degree and/or Special Education Certification may qualify under a Study Plan.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct classes and activities adapted to students’ needs.
Assess students and prepare IFSPs and IEPs.
Implement and evaluate short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Participate in student transition activities, initial evaluations, and intake processes.
Conduct annual educational assessments and evaluations across educational domains.
Prepare and adapt individual and group lesson plans, materials, equipment, furniture arrangements, and environmental modifications.
Maintain daily attendance and progress records; prepare periodic progress reports, annual reports, and other requested data.
Protect students’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality when providing services.
Participate in activities outside the classroom, such as trips and visits to the pool, gym, libraries, or lab, as needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, Annual Reviews, parent meetings, Special Review Committee meetings, in-services, staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings, and conferences.
Orient, train, evaluate, schedule, delegate work to, and supervise assigned Teacher Assistants; effectively recommend hiring, discipline, suspension, or termination.
Obtain approvals, requisition, and purchase classroom equipment and materials.
Assist with transporting students between buses and the building as needed.
Implement universal precautions.
Assist students with toileting, feeding, positioning, and outer clothing as needed.
Attend supervisory and management meetings and participate in requested in-service training.
Substitute in another classroom when requested.
Confer with the director or agency personnel about programming or student-related issues and suggestions.
Take precautions within the established framework to complete work without recognized hazards.
Attend parent meetings as requested and discuss program content and student progress with individual parents.
Assist with curriculum development and supervise and train student teachers.
Keep abreast of changes in the field and perform other related duties as requested.