Special Education Teacher

QSAC Careers•Bronx, NY

15d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

QSAC Special Education Teachers require NY State certification (Students with Disabilities/1-6, 7-12). Teaching responsibilities include implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), classroom management, participation in annual meetings, and completion of required reports. Extensive training and support are provided with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education along with an NYS certification in at least one of the following areas: Students w/ Disabilities 1-6, 7-12, or All Grades of Initial, Professional, or Internship levels (Assistance towards obtaining certification provided for those who meet qualification criteria)
Ability to run.
Ability to safely assist lifting individuals of various weights & 20 lb items.
Clearance through state mandated Background/Fingerprint Check(s).
Ability to communicate effectively with others and individuals served.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete required QSAC orientation.
Ensure health, safety & welfare of individuals.
Conduct formal and informal assessments of educational programs and behavior interventions.
Supervise Teacher’s Assistants/Aides and participate in the implementation of educational programs and behavior interventions.
Implement and adhere to IEP/Student Program.
Supervise and implement completion of program/student documentation.
Supervise and delegate responsibilities to Teacher’s Assistants/Aides.
Complete and maintain training requirements.
Complete required program documentation/certifications (e.g. Employee Medicals, PPD, CPR, etc. as required).
Interact/communicate with parents, college interns, professionals, and other interested visitors.
Punctuality and regular attendance is expected.
Maintain participant/family confidentiality.
Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff)
Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
403(b) Retirement with Employer Discretionary Match (for FT staff)
Paid Training in the field of human services and ABA
Opportunities for career advancement