Preschool Special Education Teacher- Manhattan

ADAPT Community Network•New York, NY

About The Position

ADAPT Community Network is hiring a Preschool Special Education Teacher for its Manhattan Children's Program. Under general direction, the Teacher conducts educational classes for preschool special education or Early Intervention according to students’ needs and applicable government and regulatory requirements. The Teacher serves as the team leader for each student and supervises assigned Teacher Assistants, including training, scheduling, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding hiring and discipline. The position is a management and supervisory role. The Teacher plans and adapts instruction, assesses students, prepares and implements IFSPs/IEPs, and monitors educational goals and progress. The role also includes maintaining student records, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, supporting transitions and evaluations, assisting students with daily care and transportation as needed, and contributing to curriculum development and staff training. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position offers an annual salary of $67,705.57 to $79,567.50 and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education and New York State Certification in Special Education Early Childhood (Birth–2nd Grade), and meeting all additional New York State certification requirements; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree while currently obtaining a master’s degree and/or special education certification qualifies under a Study Plan.
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 analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
Availability Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff records.

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 and annual progress reports and other requested data.
Protect students’ dignity, privacy, and confidentiality, and maintain confidentiality of student and staff records.
Participate in classroom-external activities as needed, including trips and use of facilities such as pools, gyms, libraries, and labs.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, annual reviews, parent meetings, special review committee meetings, in-service programs, staff meetings, student reviews, district meetings, and conferences.
Orient, train, evaluate, delegate work to, and supervise assigned Teacher Assistants; make recommendations regarding their hiring, discipline, suspension, and termination.
Obtain approvals, requisition, and purchase classroom equipment and materials.
Assist with transporting students between buses and the building as needed.
Implement universal precautions and take precautions to ensure work is completed without recognized hazards.
Assist students with toileting, feeding, positioning, and outer clothing as needed.
Substitute in another classroom when requested.
Confer with the director or other agency personnel about programming or student-related questions and concerns.
Meet with parents as requested and discuss program content and student progress.
Assist with curriculum development and supervise and train student teachers.
Keep abreast of changes in the field and perform other related duties as requested.