Special Education Teacher

The Fedcap Group • City of Port Jervis, NY

29d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring in Port Jervis, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY for an exciting career as a Special Education Teacher (10-month position). As a Special Education Teacher for the preschool program, you will design and implement a classroom program under the guidance of the School Administrator and/or designated staff. You will design a classroom environment that is both motivating and stimulating for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
• Eligible for teacher certification or enrolled in Master’s degree program leading to certification.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Meet minimum requirements of the appropriate State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly written plan to the administrator electronically
• Design lesson plans based on the Units of Study, Creative Curriculum, and the diagnostic information from the IEP
• Maintain periodic progress reports (Gold Teaching Strategies)
• Attend CPSE/CSE meetings at appropriate time intervals during the school year
• Implement behavioral system based on the Positive Discipline policy and PBIS
• Assure daily attendance records are maintained and submitted appropriately throughout the school year
• Submit Progress reports and annual reports at appropriate times throughout the school year
• Attend staff and classroom meeting and parent teacher conferences
• Assure that all students are supervised at all times in safe, clean environment
• Attend 4 staff developments days throughout the school year
• Establish and maintain a respectful work environment with co-workers, parents, and visitors to the program
• Supervise classroom staff assigned to your classroom

Benefits

• 10-month position with the option to work for the summer session for increased compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level