Special Education Teacher (TOTS)

The Fedcap Group•New York, NY

10d•$51,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

TOTS is hiring a Special Education Teacher for its preschool program in the Bronx, New York. This is a 12-month position. Under the guidance of the director, the teacher designs and implements a classroom program in accordance with New York State Education Department mandates and New York City Department of Education regulations. The teacher creates a motivating and stimulating classroom environment and supervises classroom staff assigned to the classroom. TOTS provides early educational and habilitation services for children using a transdisciplinary approach that considers the whole child and partners with families and caregivers. TOTS was established in 1973 and joined The Fedcap Group in 2019. Compensation is $51,000–$57,000 for non-certified teachers currently enrolled in a study plan, and $60,000–$85,000 for certified teachers, based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Must be certified or working on a study plan toward certification.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Provide the administrator with a written weekly plan electronically.
Design lesson plans based on the Units of Study, Creative Curriculum, and diagnostic information from students’ IEPs.
Maintain periodic progress reports using Gold Teaching Strategies.
Attend CPSE/CSE meetings at appropriate intervals during the school year.
Implement a behavioral system based on the Positive Discipline policy and PBIS.
Maintain and submit daily attendance records as required throughout the school year.
Submit progress reports and annual reports at appropriate times throughout the school year.
Attend staff and classroom meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure all students are supervised at all times in a safe, clean environment.
Attend four staff development days throughout the school year.
Establish and maintain a respectful work environment with coworkers, parents, and program visitors.
Supervise classroom staff assigned to the classroom.