Astoria Blue Feather ELC Special Education Preschool Teacher

AHRC NYC•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AHRC New York City is seeking a Special Education Preschool Teacher for its Astoria Blue Feather ELC located at 27-07 8th Street, Astoria, NY 11102. This is a full-time position within a 10-month program that includes a 30-day summer session. The role involves assessing student needs and abilities, preparing individualized lesson plans, and creating developmentally appropriate IEP goals. Teachers on a plan are available for those currently pursuing their SWD (Students with Disabilities) and MA degree.

Requirements

BA or MA and New York State Certification in Special Education (Students with Disabilities Grades B-2 or All Grades) required
Teachers on a plan are available for those in process of their SWD (Students with Disabilities) and MA degree.

Nice To Haves

experience in autism preferred

Responsibilities

Assessing student's needs and abilities, and prepare lesson plans for a self-contained classroom.
Assess students’ developmental levels and design individualized plans utilizing behavioral approach based on theories of applied behavioral analysis and/or TEACCH principles.
Create developmentally sound and appropriate IEP goals and objectives focusing on areas of strengths, areas for improvement, and preferences for re-enforcers and motivational strategies.
Prepare daily schedule/lesson plan for each student with activities aligned to NYS Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core Standards or NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data, which advance school readiness goals and reflect the objectives contained in IEP; prepare Progress Reports and update IEP as needed; participate in review meetings.