Preschool Special Education Teacher

Volunteers of American Greater New York•The Bronx, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Special Education Teacher at Bronx Early Learning Center implements instruction based on The Creative Curriculum and NYC Prekindergarten Performance Standards, aligned with children’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives. The teacher follows professional standards recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children to maintain accreditation. The role includes supervising classroom teacher assistants and supporting children individually and in groups. The teacher develops and monitors IEPs, reports children’s progress to parents, implements instructional and behavioral strategies, collects relevant data, participates in team meetings and CPSE conferences, and supports communication and instructional transitions with families. The position is located in Bronx, NY 10457.

Requirements

Master of Science in Special Education.
At least one of the following New York State certifications: Students with Disabilities, Birth–Grade 2; Special Education Supplementary Certificate; Internship Certificate; or Transitional B Certificate.
Students with Disabilities Grades 1–6 certification will be considered.

Responsibilities

Implement The Creative Curriculum.
Supervise teacher assistants’ activities and assignments with individual children or groups of children in the classroom.
Write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and monitor children’s progress toward goals.
Write annual IEP goals and quarterly reports to parents on children’s progress.
Implement instructional strategies and methodologies, including Applied Behavior Analysis and ESL, as well as group and individual behavioral strategies.
Collect and monitor data related to individualized behavior plans, IEPs, children’s attendance, and other instructional and administrative areas as needed.
Attend team meetings and CPSE conferences as needed.
Contact parents, support the transition of instruction to the home, and invite parents for school visits.
Implement policies and procedures contained in the Early Learning Center manuals.
Supervise classroom teacher assistants.